Calls have been made for the government to scrap plans to increase fuel duty in October by 2p a litre – something which may have had a negative effect on car loans customers.
Acting on behalf of a number of organisations, including the AA, the Freight Transport Association urged the government to consider the impact rising oil prices may have on motorists and industry.
In order to tackle such problems, chancellor Alistair Darling ought to "immediately" abandon plans to increase fuel duty later this year.
"Fuel costs for motorists are now unacceptably high for essential car journeys whether for commuting, business, school, shopping or social reasons," the organisation said.
The government has also "failed to demonstrate that it has understood the serious impact of oil price rises", it added.
However, while the cost of petrol continues to increase, a recent survey by RIAS found that 76 per cent of people over the age of 50 said they would not give up driving because of financial reasons.
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