Hauliers have admitted they have been forced to pass on rapidly rising fuel costs to their customers by employing significant surcharges.
The news comes in a week that has seen the steepest hike in fuel prices for 18 years, triggered largely by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The latest average price of a litre of diesel stands at around £1.61, prompting hauliers to review their fuel policies as already tight margins are stretched to breaking point.
