delusionofgrandeur

Parked-up trucks are lining the inside lane of the A40 into London today for yet another protest against the price of fuel in the UK. Another group is reportedly setting off for London from the Medway services on the M2.

Some trucks are to be escorted into the city to protest and others are going to go to Whitehall on foot to demand a 25p/litre rebate from the government for hauliers.

According to The Press Association, the Road Haulage Association will be taking part in fuel protests today.

Diesel is now, on average, about £1.32 a litre at the pump, one of the highest prices for fuel in the World. The RHA notes that even when bought in bulk, diesel is little cheaper for hauliers. The average HGV in the UK is said to cost over £1,000 a week in fuel to operate.

Tags: diesel, fuel prices, fuel protest, london, petrol, rha, road haulage association, transport, truckers, uk

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