fuel prices

SNP MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Angus MacNeil, highlighted soaring fuel prices and called on the Treasury to introduce an Islands’ Rural Fuel Derogation before the January VAT hike.

SNP MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar MP, Angus MacNeil has called on the Prime Minister to introduce an Islands’ Rural Fuel Derogation before the January VAT hike comes into force.

An SNP MP has made a direct plea for the Treasury to act on fuel prices.

SNP MPs have warned the UK Government that they must stop treating Scottish motorists like cash cows and honour manifesto commitments to fairer fuel prices.

The SNP today pledged to champion fairer fuel prices for Scotland’s voters as figures showed fuel duty has increased by 45% under Labour.

Alex Salmond stepped up calls for action on rising fuel prices, calling for a freeze in fuel duty and the introduction of a road fuel regulator.

Only hours after Labour said they are scrapping the planned rise in cider duty because of the backlash, and on the day the AA is warning that petrol prices are set to hit an all-time high, SNP MP Angus MacNeil said voters throughout Scotland would be asking why Labour couldn't scrap the planned increase in fuel tax.

Tayside SNP politicians have launched a campaign to bring down fuel prices.

The SNP has launched the latest strand of its election campaign with a call for lower fuel prices across Scotland.

As the AA warn petrol could reach £1.20 per litre, the SNP have put forward new measures to stabilise fuel prices.