People are struggling with the cost of living, especially the cost of fuel. For too long the Government have been slow to act and retailers have failed to pass on savings as the price of oil has fallen.

Today’s announcement that the Government have accepted the Competition and Market Authority’s recommendations to stop allowing fuel stations to unfairly charge more for fuel is welcome, but Government action has been too slow.

I’ve noticed that prices in Barnsley have regularly been higher than neighbouring areas such as Wakefield and Kirklees, so I have written to petrol providers in Barnsley East to ask them when they will be putting in place the CMA recommendations.

I have also highlighted the premium that seems to be paid by motorists in Barnsley and asked them to lower the prices in line with neighbouring areas.

I hope fuel stations will do the right thing and keep prices as low as possible for local people.