FUEL PRICES ON MOTORWAYS

Early day motion 2485, tabled 28 November 2011 by Julian Huppert (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 32 members.

That this House believes that fuel prices on motorways are too high; notes that a recent survey by WhatCar? found that fuel prices on motorways are up to 7.4 per cent. higher than the national average; further believes that the disproportionate cost of fuel on motorways is in part a result of the lack of competition between filling stations and a lack of information for drivers about the cost of fuel; further believes that the Government should take action to prevent the continuation of this captive market; and calls on the Government to make information on petrol prices at nearby filling stations available to drivers while they are on the motorway.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 11, Labour 9, DUP 5, Conservative 4, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.