Fuel price drop welcomed by Strangford MP Jim Shannon
Strangford DUP MP Jim Shannon has welcomed the fall in the price of Petrol and Diesel in Northern Ireland which is at the lowest level since July 2021.
He said: ”I recently spoke in a debate in the House of Commons highlighting the need for a more competitive pricing system for rural communities who can’t rely on a robust public transport system, and who are often isolated without access to a car.
“It presents much more hassle and cost to go to the shopping centre or head out for dinner and for too long the lower price of oil per barrel has not translated to lower fuel costs.
“This drop will be a welcome comfort for many and a positive start to the New Year and household budgets.
“Heating is down as well which us yet another boost for households who are being squeezed out of every spare penny with rising costs in every direction.
“I welcome this and will continue to work in Westminster to ensure that government are pressing retailers to pass on cost savings to the consumer.”
