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Transport businesses seek support as diesel price hits record high
Nearly six in ten UK transport and storage businesses are very concerned about record diesel prices, and the sector is calling for government support.
Nearly six in ten UK transport and storage businesses are very concerned about record diesel prices, and the sector is calling for government support.
RAC data showed the average diesel price reached a record £2.01 per litre on 2 October, 40.5% higher than 142.38p at the end of February.
The Road Haulage Association estimated that operators were paying around £350 more for fuel; the supplied text did not specify what that figure covers.
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