Manx Taxi Federation's reacting to the 50p jump
A taxi driver's warning the increase in diesel prices on the Island could put some drivers out of business.
Yesterday (Monday 30 March) we saw prices at the pump go up by more than 50p to 185.9p a litre.
Mike Birchall is the Secretary of the Manx Taxi Federation and has been a driver for more than 20 years.
He says he can't remember ever seeing such a high price for diesel:
Meanwhile, the director of Elegance Taxis is calling for a cut to fuel duty.
John Faragher says government has to step in:
Manx Radio asked government for a response to the latest price hikes.
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan has welcomed the recent arrival of vehicle fuel deliveries to the Island.
He says Government expects fuel pricing to stabilise by the middle of the week and to remain steady for the next month, in line with the Island’s established monthly pricing cycle.
Mr Cannan will also address a question on this matter in the House of Keys this morning (31 March), promising to keep the situation 'under constant review'.
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