Lorry training firm 'riding out' record diesel price
Summary
A lorry and bus driving school in Shropshire is facing higher costs because diesel fuel prices in the UK have reached record levels. The firm, Dulson Training, finds it hard to raise prices for customers since many bookings were made before the fuel price increase.Key Facts
- Diesel prices in the UK recently hit 199.33 pence per litre, the highest ever recorded.
- Prices have been rising steadily since the US-Iran conflict began in February 2024.
- Petrol prices also rose to 174.23 pence per litre.
- Dulson Training, based in Shropshire, pays hundreds of pounds more to fill each lorry compared to earlier prices.
- The company struggles to raise prices since many customers booked in advance at cheaper rates.
- The war in the Middle East has limited diesel supply worldwide, pushing prices up nearly 40%.
- Dulson Training tries to save fuel by taking shorter routes and longer breaks but must complete paid training jobs properly.
- The company may consider raising prices next year if fuel costs remain high.
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