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Survey shows fuel prices biggest worry for fleets in 2013

Driver performance management company GreenRoad has published the results from its "Fleet Leader 2013 Outlook" study. According to the survey, the majority of UK fleet leaders, 56 per cent, are 'cautiously optimistic' about 2013, only 12 per cent are 'very optimistic', and 22 per cent, identify themselves as 'neutral' about the year ahead. More than two-thirds, 67 per cent, expect the price of fuel to rise ‘modestly’ in 2013, and a clear majority, 84 per cent, cite 'reducing fleet fuel expenses' as a significant or very significant challenge.

11th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Fuel campaigners lobby MPs

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On 21st November, as part of the on-going build-up of political pressure in advance of the Autumn Statement, the Road Haulage Association joined fuel campaigners at the Palace of Westminster to tell MPs, face to face, about the hardship being forced upon their constituents as a result of high fuel prices.

"Each of the supporting groups gave a short presentation to the MPs present", said RHA Chief Executive Geoff Dunning. "We were able to provide them with a stark list of facts and figures that really pushed the message home. The good news is that those present certainly appeared to be genuinely concerned".

22nd November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

PRA reacts to AA fuel price report

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"Contrary to reports, independent fuel retailers have helped to lead fuel prices down recently with several reporting that they had dropped prices below local supermarket competition" said Brian Madderson, Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) chairman.

19th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

"Give up on fuel duty increases" FTA advises

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In the UK, the Freight Transport Association hails the recent Parliamentary debate as confirmation that fuel duty has now become a mainstream political issue, and welcomes the suggestion that the Chancellor George Osborne may be about to cancel the increase in fuel duty planned for New Year's Day.

15th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

PRA condemns "two-tier" petrol pricing

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"Motorway Service Areas owned or supplied by major oil companies continue to extort their customers by pricing fuel much higher than at their standard company-owned sites" said Brian Madderson, Petrol Retailers' Association (PRA) Chairman.

Recent data produced by Experian Catalist showed that Shell brand petrol purchased at a Motorway Service Area was 14 pence per litre (ppl) more expensive than Shell brand petrol purchased at one of their standard sites. Diesel was as much as 12ppl more. The gap between prices for Esso brand fuel was very similar.

8th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Fuel prices affecting driving habits – BCA report

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Following the announcement by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) that it has launched a review into whether reductions in crude oil are being passed on to motorists, new research from leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA), highlights motorists' continued worries about the cost of fuel.

10th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

…So does RHA

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The Road Haulage Association has also applauded the news that the Office of Fair Trading have called for information on the UK petrol and diesel sector.

"Diesel accounts for over a third of a haulier's operating costs", said RHA Chief Executive Geoff Dunning. "Between June 2007 and June 2012, diesel prices have risen by 43 per cent; a rise which will no doubt have had a very significant depressing effect on the economy."

10th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

PRA welcomes OFT fuel price investigation…

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"The Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) decision to look into petrol and diesel prices is a significant step forward for the Petrol Retailers' Association’s (PRA) campaign for a market study into anti-competitive pricing in the UK fuel market" said Brian Madderson, PRA Chairman.

10th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Government "should follow French example" on fuel prices – PRA

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The RMI Petrol Retailers' Association (PRA), which represents independent forecourts across the UK, urges the UK Government to follow France in cutting fuel prices.

The French government and the major oil companies have agreed to cut fuel prices by up to 6 euro cents per litre for three months to help drivers hit by a recent increase in prices, said Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici.

4th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

How the PM showed he was against fuel duty increase

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Chancellor George Osborne's plans to raise duty on fuel prices by 3.02 pence per litre at the beginning of August have been subject to a storm of protest from all sectors of the automotive industry.

4th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Name change for petrol trade association

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RMI Petrol, the trade association representing independent forecourt retailers in the UK has changed its name to the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA). It will still be part of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI).

4th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

UK hauliers still face fuel price disadvantage

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Aldermore, the new British challenger bank, says UK haulage firms still need fuel price parity with other European countries if they are to successfully fight-off foreign competition.

Responding to the announcement that the government is to postpone its proposed 3p price increase in fuel duty until January 2013, Damon Walford, Managing Director of Aldermore Invoice Finance, said: "The UK haulage industry remains at a significant disadvantage against European competitors, who pay as little as 106p per litre for diesel in Spain, 111p in Austria and just 96p in Luxemburg (even in Germany and France, diesel prices are significantly lower at 115p and 118p respectively).

28th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

PRA welcomes fuel duty news

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The RMI Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), which represents independent forecourt across the UK, positively welcomes the Government's decision to not go ahead with the 3 pence-per-litre (ppl) fuel duty increase in August.

Brian Madderson, PRA Chairman commented “PRA has lobbied against the planned August increase since its announcement in Autumn 2011. PRA believe that fuel tax unfairly penalises low income earners, single families and rural communities that often have poor public transport alternatives. There is evidence that driving habits are changing as consumers struggle to balance their household budgets.

28th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

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