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Holly Williams

Petrol retailer group criticises ‘inflammatory language’ as staff face abuse

The Petrol Retailers Association had threatened to pull out of a Downing Street meeting on fuel costs (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Archive)

A petrol retailer trade group has accused ministers of using “inflammatory language” over rising fuel prices that has led to abuse against forecourt workers.

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) had threatened to pull out of the Downing Street meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband on fuel costs, taking place on Friday afternoon, for fears it could further incite attacks on workers.

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