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Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 I moved my shop 20 miles because I couldn't afford £300 a week on fuel

People in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, tell BBC Scotland News the impact rising petrol prices is having.

* Fuel prices have risen 5p in a week, with diesel edging towards £1.95 a litre in some areas, putting pressure on small rural businesses and individuals who rely on their cars for work and daily life.
* Analysts say every $10 (£7.44) per barrel increase in oil price pushes up pump prices by roughly 7p a litre.
* Wholesale crude oil costs have been volatile since the US-Israel war with Iran began, influencing petrol and diesel prices which are heavily influenced by demand and refining capacity.
* Several individuals from North East Scotland shared their experiences of coping with rising fuel costs, including taxi driver Martin Milne who said his company's monthly fuel cost has risen to £6,500 from £5,000 before the conflict.
* Carer Jared Whitehouse has been doing more miles on his bike due to increased fuel costs, while Tyreece Flaws, 25, closes his eyes and hopes for the best when filling up at a forecourt.