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Tue, 22 Sep 2026

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 Drivers rethink spending as fuel prices climb

Drivers and firms in the West Midlands say rising prices are hitting budgets and forcing cutbacks.

*Diesel expected to top £2 per litre in coming days.
*Motorists forced to cut back on spending due to rising fuel costs.
*Businesses see tens of thousands of pounds added to weekly costs.
*BJS Haulage reports £40,000 weekly increase in fuel expenditure.
*Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey calls for 10p-a-litre cut in fuel duty until Christmas.
*Government has postponed planned fuel duty increase until December.