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Fuel Prices in Rural Scotland
Author: Jane Atterton, Researcher, Rural Policy Centre
Fuel prices in some parts of rural Scotland have hit £1.40 a litre - what should be done to help rural businesses and households?
With as much as 4p per litre added to the price of petrol and diesel in January and another increase expected in April, the Rural Policy Centre is seeking your opinion on what politicians should be doing to minimse the impact of rising fuel costs on rural businesses and communities The Centre's latest Briefing explores the impact of rising fuel prices in rural Scotland, against a backdrop of rising food prices and public sector job cuts.
A recent article in The Economist discussed ways in which drivers are changing their habits in response to persistently high prices, including by driving more slowly and less often. We'd be interested to hear about any ways in which you have changed your everyday driving behaviour. Are you travelling more often by public transport? Are you thinking of moving house to minimise the distances you travel?
Please leave us your comments on these issues using the form below or email Jane personally using the contact details below.