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• Fuel prices fell by an average of 0.8p/lit in September, according to latest figures From PHH Vehicle Management Services. But it forecasts prices will rise towards end of the year.
.1 Themaximum charge for the annual MoT test has risen by £.1. Class VII Light Goods Vehicle test fees will increase from £28.84 to 229.84 in line with inflation.
111 SMMT figures show a 1.8% decline in CV registrations in September to 19,238, down from 19,582 in September last year.
• The Association of County Councils has criticised Government plans to break up the railway system and encourage freight on to rail.
• The University of Westminster is appealing for contributions to a new book, The British Road Distribution industry's Response to the Environmental Challenge. Contact Frank Worsforcl on 0171-911 5000.
• Mersey Docks and Harbour Company says its continuing strike will result in some delays at the container and timber terminals in Liverpool.
• Tim Inman, operations director of the Road Haulage Association, is to retire at the end of the year. He will be replaced by John Chapman, currently freight business development manager with Le Shuttle.