Rising fuel prices 'cost tow truck business £10k'
A Jersey tow truck owner reports that rising fuel prices have increased his business costs by approximately £10,000 due to frequent refueling needs. The government withdrew a proposal to cut fuel duty, arguing that such measures are a blunt instrument that primarily benefits wealthier individuals. Officials and consumer advocates warn that high fuel costs will continue to impact the broader economy and consumer prices for imported goods.
- ▪Oliver du Feu stated that his tow truck business has incurred between £9,000 and £11,000 in additional costs due to rising diesel prices.
- ▪Deputy Lucy Stephenson withdrew a proposition to lower fuel duty by 10p per litre following discussions with Treasury Minister Alan Maclean.
- ▪Treasury Minister Alan Maclean described fuel duty cuts as a blunt tool that largely helps wealthier people rather than addressing cost-of-living issues broadly.
- ▪The Jersey Consumer Council noted that 97% of goods on the island are imported, meaning fuel price increases ultimately affect the cost of all consumer products.
- ▪Wholesale fuel prices in Jersey have reached their highest level in four months due to global market disruptions linked to the war in Iran.
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Rising fuel prices 'cost tow truck business £10k'Image caption, Oliver du Feu said fuel duty would need to be cut by up to 50p per litre to help manage costs.ByRhys Thomas JerseyPublishedJust nowRising fuel prices are hitting businesses, with the owner of a vehicle breakdown service saying prices had cost his business between £9,000 and £11,000.Oliver du Feu said it had a "big impact" because trucks, which held between 80 and 120 litres of diesel, were filled up every two days.It comes as a proposition to lower fuel duty - currently about 65p per litre - by 10p per litre between October and December was withdrawn.Jersey's treasury minister said there would be "targeted measures" in the government's budget to help people with the cost of living.Image caption, Treasury Minister Alan Maclean…
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