The Need for Fuel Fairness in Bedford Borough Grows More Urgent - Sign our Petition

The fact that petrol and diesel prices have soared to record levels across the country has received a lot of media attention lately. You might think that as average prices increase generally, it would provide an opportunity for the local fuel retailers to allow local prices charged at the pump here to find a level generally comparable to those charged elsewhere. You would sadly be wrong, however, as the facts show that the rank unfairness suffered by motorists and businesses in Bedford is continuing, and the gap of around 5 pence between the cheapest prices here for petrol and diesel and those charged in nearby towns is being maintained. This is utterly indefensible. The rising prices make the need for fuel fairness in Bedford Borough even more urgent, as household budgets are strained further and businesses are left at a growing disadvantage.

I have set up a petition to help us speak with one loud, clear united voice against this appalling situation. You can find it on the front page of this website, or click straight through to it here.

Enough is enough. We need to show the fuel retailers, who continue to fail to justify their indefensible treatment of Bedford Borough residents and businesses, that we will not accept this. As I have said repeatedly, we are not looking for special treatment. We just want retailers to stop singling Bedford Borough out for especially high prices. They must be shamed into doing the right thing, and finally give Bedford Borough the Fuel Fairness it deserves.