Police have warned of “serious disruption throughout the day” as protesters target motorways in a demonstration over high fuel prices. Roads in various parts of the country could be subject to traffic jams today (Monday) as protesters take action and call for a cut in fuel duty.
Protests will target mainly three-lane motorways and could see slow-downs on two lanes, leaving the fast lane free, according to FairFuelUK founder Howard Cox. While he said his organisation is not involved in the action, he is “fully supportive” of the demonstrations so long as they are conducted legally.
The protests are understood to be organised via social media under the banner Fuel Price Stand Against Tax. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said he will carefully consider calls for a “more substantial” fuel duty cut after the 5p per litre reduction implemented in March failed to halt price rises.
