Petrol prices hit record high

"This is yet another kick in the teeth for people already struggling with a hike in energy prices and inflation as a whole. The fear for homeowners now is that this puts further pressure on the Bank of England to increase the base rate."

"Personally, the rise in fuel prices has been hidden by the fact that I am working from home still. With many doing the same, either full time, or with just a few days a week in the office, it's allowed the rises to be less obvious than if we'd reached these sorts of prices pre-pandemic. Now that would have been a problem."

"At £153.9 for diesel here in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, I am going to need a mortgage to fill up the car just to take the kids to school, let alone any business driving."

"Yet another hammer blow for small businesses that provide a service to the community. I am yet again hit with having to absorb these extra costs and reduce my chances of getting back on track. I have now got no choice but to reduce my mobile side of the business to reduce costs."

"The fuel prices mean that the UK’s army of temporary workers, which so many businesses are reliant on right now, can’t afford their journeys to work. Many sectors are already starved of people including health, social care, hospitality, agriculture, distribution centres and factories, where temps are sorely needed to keep businesses going. These firms have no choice but to pay a premium if they want to be sure that enough people can show up for their shifts and keep delivering their outputs."

"The pinch for us comes from our suppliers yet again being forced to hike prices due to costs spiralling for them from all directions. Yet another kick in the teeth for small businesses."

"Rising costs are a massive issue at the moment for consumers, especially if you drive to work. Employers need to think about ways they can help their staff save money to counteract rising prices, as the pressure on household finances is becoming unbearable."