Over the past few months, I have noticed that petrol prices in Barnsley are regularly approximately 3 pence per litre higher than in neighbouring areas, such as Wakefield and Kirklees.

Recently, petrol prices in Barnsley have been at 2 pence per litre higher than in Central London.

I do not think that this is fair.

In July, I wrote to local fuel providers to ask them why their prices in Barnsley are higher than in other local areas, and urged them to lower them to a fairer rate. I am disappointed that none of them have lowered their prices so far.

I have raised this issue in the House of Commons Chamber, most recently asking what the Government plan to do to tackle local and regional disparities in petrol prices.

The Barnsley Chronicle have started a petition to make petrol prices cheaper in Barnsley. I encourage everyone who can to sign this petition here.

I will continue to call on petrol providers and the Government for action to lower petrol prices in Barnsley.

If you have experience of paying more for your petrol in Barnsley, let me know at stephanie.peacock.mp@parliament.uk.