Government TD's can help families by cutting Petrol and Diesel Costs

Robert Troy TD

Posted by Robert Troy TD

25/04/2012

 

 

Longford-Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy has called on all TDs in the constituency to support a Fianna Fáil Bill this week to cut the cost of petrol and diesel.

The Motorists Emergency Relief Bill is proposing that the cost of petrol and diesel be reduced at the pumps by 5c with immediate effect.

Deputy Troy said: “The simple fact is that motorists have had enough. The cost for people to fill up their cars has become unmanageable and it’s time the government acted.

“The average cost of a litre of petrol has risen by almost 10 per cent since March 2011 and by 56% in the last three years. The figures are absolutely crazy and law-makers cannot sit-by doing nothing while people worry how they’re going to pay for a tank of fuel. December’s budget made the situation worse when the Government hiked Carbon Tax and VAT on fuel.

“It is not just motorists that are being affected, farmers and small businesses across Westmeath and Longford are struggling with these costs. An instant reduction of 5 cent at the pumps would make a real difference for many people.

“The Fianna Fáil proposal also calls for a review of fuel prices every three months instead of the current system of annual reviews at budget time. The global oil price is so volatile at the moment that it changes every day. If the Government is serious about reacting to the needs of ordinary households, it needs to become a lot more flexible.

“I am calling on the Government and back bench TDs from both Fine Gael and Labour in Longford-Westmeath to support the Fianna Fáil legislation this week and bring about some much needed relief for local motorists.”