{"id":947,"date":"2022-03-16T20:27:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T19:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sameday-delivery.co.uk\/courier-service-blog\/?p=947"},"modified":"2026-03-04T16:01:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:01:54","slug":"rising-fuel-prices-and-couriers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sameday-delivery.co.uk\/courier-service-blog\/rising-fuel-prices-and-couriers\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising Fuel Prices And Couriers"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The incredible rise in fuel prices over the last few months has left many consumers worried about how they will cope with higher costs in the future. But business is suffering as well. As gas and oil prices continue to escalate, manufacturing companies are struggling to keep their processes flowing at levels that will still turn a profit. Supply chains are under threat as hauliers and couriers accept the fact that in order for deliveries to continue, they must also allow more financial resources for distribution. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And\r\nof course, the ultimate victim from all of these changes is the man on the\r\nstreet. As well as finding money to heat our own homes, we also have to deal\r\nwith the fact that petrol prices are now at levels never seen before in the UK.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What has Caused the Rise in Fuel Prices?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There is a temptation to put all the blame for the rise in fuel prices on the troubles caused by the conflict in Ukraine<\/a>. It is certainly true that since the beginning of sanctions, the price of fuel has gone through the roof but the issue was already a concern before this time. Over the last two years we have seen many changes and crises (Brexit; Covid; etc) which could all have had an effect on inflation. For instance, there was a global increase in demand for fuel as Covid restrictions ceased. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The\r\nStorage of Gas<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The\r\nUK is not alone as it struggles with rising fuel prices \u2013 across Europe,\r\ncountries are dealing with exactly the same exorbitant costs as we are. But one\r\nfactor contributes a great deal to our problems: Our storage of gas in this\r\ncountry is very low. Much lower than other countries in Europe. What this means\r\nis as demand increases with low supplies, prices have increased.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In order to offset the shortage of gas, the British government usually buys liquified natural gas (LNG)<\/a> but this year it has been unable to do this because of the new demand for LNG from Asian and South American countries. The demand here has increased to enable them to transition from coal to gas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So,\r\ndemand continues to increase, supplies remain low and prices skyrocket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Couriers,\r\nUkraine and Fuel Prices<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is interesting that the UK only gets about 5% of its crude oil and gas from Russia. But prices continue to rise on forecourts because sanctions on Russia constrict supply and so drive up prices worldwide. As prices per barrel increase, there is a glimmer of hope that drivers and couriers may soon see a respite in rising fuel prices. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Solutions for Couriers?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is dependent on three main areas:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n