Fifth of drivers ‘cutting vehicle use or household spending to pay for fuel’

The cost of filling up with fuel is affecting everyday household decisions, the Money and Pensions Service said (Andrew Matthews/PA) - (PA Archive)

Nearly a fifth of motorists are having to cut vehicle use or household spending to pay for fuel, research from a Government-backed body indicates.

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) found that 17% of drivers said they can afford fuel, but sometimes have to cut vehicle use or household expenses to pay for it, while 2% said it was simply unaffordable for them.