Operators are warned to cut back on consumption
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• Diesel prices will continue to rise in 1997 although the the market will be less turbulent than last year, says one of Britain's top fuel management firms. Keith Greenhead, of PHH, which produces a regular fuel price report, says: "Barring any political or legislative crisis, the worst of the blood letting is over: 1997 will see a return to relative stability."
However, Greenhead believes that the number of forecourts will continue to fall—perhaps by as many as 1,000.
He adds: "1997 should be a year for looking at ways to conserve fuel. Prices will continue to increase, and we advise managers to take advice on ways to introduce greater efficiencies and improve driver awareness."
Analysis of last year's fuel prices shows that the lowest cost fuel in 1996 was in Glasgow, with Belfast average prices consistently the highest.