THE cost of living crisis is a concern for many, with fuel and energy prices at an all time high.

Today, petrol prices have reached yet another record high of 185.4p at UK forecourts.

The average cost of a litre of petrol was 185.4p on Monday, according to data firm Experian.

As well as this, National Energy Action estimates that the number of UK households in fuel poverty following the April price cap rise increased by 2 million, from 4.5 million to 6.5 million, an increase of more than 50% in just over six months. 

This means that almost a quarter of all UK households are in fuel poverty.

A Neston local has expressed her concerns online asking why people or companies aren’t protesting like they did in 2000.

The fuel protests in the UK were a series of campaigns held in response to the rising petrol and diesel fuel prices for road vehicle use. The first major protest in 2000 was primarily led by indepdendent lorry owner-operators.

The aim of the protests was to secure a reduction in the fuel duty rate on petrol and diesel, which the government refused to enact.

After the protest ended, the government did announce a freeze on fuel duties, and promised changes would be made to the way that goods vehicles were taxed, which would include the taxing of foreign vehicles operating on British roads.

People have expressed their opinions on the social media platform Facebook.

Clo Jo said: “We as a nation should have taken a stand years ago against all the corruption and greed but no, too busy fighting amongst ourselves to have any unity.”

Georgina Rand added: “The increase in energy costs is worldwide and exasperated by the Russia/Ukraine war. So, everyone, whether individuals or businesses will unfortunately be struggling.”

Zoe Park wrote: “We need someone who will fight for our rights, fight for the people.”

Andrew Peers said: “Let’s do what France done a few years ago. Fuel went up from £1.40 a litre to £1.60 so the public done motorway blocking. Soon after the price went back down.”