Transport businesses call for help as diesel price hits record high

Nearly six out of 10 UK transport and storage businesses are now “very concerned” as record diesel prices intensify the pressure on them, prompting calls for government support. Diesel prices hit a record average of £2.01 per litre on 2 October, up 40.5% from the 142.38p at the end of February, according to the RAC. The UK Road Haulage Association (RHA) estimates operators are paying around £350 more on fuel…

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