Summary
A charity in Gloucestershire, which helps transport people with mobility issues, is under financial strain due to rising fuel costs. They have increased the price of their dial-a-ride service to cover these costs. Rising fuel prices are also impacting local businesses, with some reporting significant increases in their operating costs.
Key Facts
- The charity, Sheppard House Health and Social Care, raised the price for its transport service by 50p per trip.
- They need an extra £20,000 to cope with increased fuel prices.
- The costs of filling minibus fleets for the charity have risen by about 35%.
- The price for a return trip on their service has increased from £6 to £6.50.
- A local eco shop owner reports a 30% overnight increase in the cost of some imported goods.
- Fuel prices for petrol and diesel have risen every day for the past 40 days.
- The rate of increase in fuel prices has slowed according to RAC policy head Simon Williams.
