Summary
An Alderney politician, Alex Snowdon, has suggested a reduction in fuel duty to help manage the high fuel prices on the island. Currently, the prices of unleaded and diesel fuel in Alderney are higher than in other parts of the British Isles. Local businesses and residents are feeling the effects of these high costs, with discussions around moving towards renewable energy to reduce reliance on imported fuel.
Key Facts
- Alex Snowdon, a States Member of Alderney, proposed reducing fuel duty to lessen the impact of high fuel prices.
- The cost of unleaded fuel in Alderney is £2.30 per litre, and diesel is £2.58 per litre.
- Fuel prices in Alderney are among the highest in the British Isles.
- The conflict in the Middle East is cited as a factor affecting fuel prices in Alderney.
- The rate of fuel duty in Alderney is 90.5p per litre, higher than in parts of the UK and Jersey.
- Alderney Electricity's managing director, Chris MacGregor, highlighted the need to transition to renewable energy to reduce vulnerability to oil price shocks.
- Guernsey Post, operating in Alderney, is transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles, already having four out of six vehicles electric.
