Commercial vehicle businesses, who are responsible for moving 80% of all goods in this country, are facing soaring fuel costs.
Many HGV, coach and van operators are now facing fuel prices more than 30% higher than they were just a few weeks ago.
Speaking last Tuesday, RHA MD, Richard Smith said: “Today was a missed opportunity from the Chancellor to cut fuel duty and reassure key sectors like ours. In terms of fuel price scrutiny, we’re clear that this must not stop at the forecourt.
“Our essential industry is a key economic enabler. That is why we have been calling for the planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped, along with any link to future inflation rises. Such a rise would be a hammer blow for many firms.
“We are also calling for an essential fuel user rebate for commercial vehicles. These are sensible measures that would give businesses much-needed confidence at this uncertain time.
“We need to see action from Government. We want to meet with the Chancellor urgently to discuss these matters in greater detail.”
