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‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

Inhabitants of the Hebrides and Shetland tell of how fuel costs are putting the squeeze on commuting, services, food and more As fuel prices reach the highest level in the UK since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Scottish islanders are feeling the pain…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:03 UTC.

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