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UK government under pressure over petrol prices

As we approach the next general election the UK government is today concerned about growing unrest within the UK motoring community. The price of a litre of petrol is now around £1.20 and there are concerns that we could see the price increase to £1.50 in the short-term. A number of motoring organisations are reporting significant unrest amongst the members and many MPs have been on the end of verbal tongue lashings from voters in the UK who are dismayed at the amount of tax the UK government is currently taking from a litre of petrol.

In many ways the UK government's hands are effectively tied in the short-term because no major policies can be announced and no major changes brought in during the four-week period up to the next election. As a consequence the UK government is likely to see unrest among voters reflected in voting intentions and this could turn out to be something of a real disaster for Gordon Brown and his chances of re-election.

Despite various promises to assist UK motorists in the past, many are still complaining that they are being "milked" by the UK government at a time when household budgets are being stretched to the limit and financial belts are at breaking point.

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