Police have warned of traffic disruptions across the UK on Friday as fuel protests are set to take place.
“Slow-moving roadblocks” are planned on major roads across the country on July 22. An image posted on the private Facebook group Fuel Price Stand Against Tax suggests demonstrations will be held “nationwide".
Liverpool was among the cities listed, as well as Birmingham, Cardiff, London and Manchester. The police have said they are working closely with the organisers to try and keep disruption to a minimum.
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Superintendent Tony Blatchford of Avon and Somerset Police said: “Our protest liaison team has been engaging with the organiser so we can inform the public of the likely disruption and help to minimise it. Nevertheless, drivers can expect journey times will likely be longer than normal, especially on motorways, which often tend to be at their busiest at this time of year. We advise motorists to consider any alternative travel plans available and ensure they are suitably prepared in case they are delayed.”
There has been several high-profile protests against the rising cost of fuel and use of oil in recent months. Several members of protest group Just Stop Oil invaded the track during the British Grand Prix on July 3, while 12 fuel price protesters were arrested for causing disruption on the M4 the following day.
Though fuel prices have dropped slightly in the past couple of weeks, petrol prices are still more than 50p higher than in August 21 – while diesel is almost 60p more. The cost of filling an average car currently ranges from £79.40 to £122.88, depending on the tank size.
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