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Iran war: Fuel tax rises will hurt rural communities the most

Can Government step up its support for farmers and food producers as businesses face pressure from conflict in the Middle East?

Chris Brayford
clock • 4 min read
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said: "This latest fuel tax hike shows a complete disregard for the realities of rural life where people have no choice but to drive longer distances, where farmers rely on red diesel to keep their businesses running, and where rising costs are already stretching families to breaking point."
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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said: "This latest fuel tax hike shows a complete disregard for the realities of rural life where people have no choice but to drive longer distances, where farmers rely on red diesel to keep their businesses running, and where rising costs are already stretching families to breaking point."

Rising fuel and oil prices could leave farmers facing uncertainty for spring and summer planting this year as the Conservatives call for the Government to step up its support for rural communities...

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