Chamber calls for government intervention as freight costs rise across the Island
The Chamber of Commerce says local businesses are experiencing real pain as a result of the 25 percent fuel surcharge introduced for freight customers by the Steam Packet Company in April.
Chamber Chief Executive Rebecca George says the vast majority of respondents to the latest survey would like to see government intervention to support a reduction in the surcharge.
She says she appreciates the increased cost burden faced by the Steam Packet, but believes government - as owners of the company - must intervene.
Simon Richardson has this report:
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