The pressure for those on the breadline in Stirling has been described as “unprecedented” as the cost of living continues to rocket.
Existing concerns regarding the rapid rise in inflation and an upcoming hike in National Insurance have been joined by rocketing prices, with many people across the region bearing the brunt of the increases.
A fresh price hike for fuel yesterday saw diesel jump to an average price of £1.76 per litre on Tuesday, with petrol also rising to £1.65 per litre, while an energy price hike will see a hike of almost £700 come into effect from the start of April.