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				<pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:09:40 +0100</pubDate>
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							<description><![CDATA[New for September 2012.
Autogas 2000 Ltd are pleased to announce the new range of products from GFI autogas equipment.
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							<title>Motorhome shows</title>
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							<description><![CDATA[2012 Motorhome shows will be attended by the Autogas 2000 sales team and exhibition trailer throughout the year.
We will have refillable gas tanks for underfloor use and also the popular range of Alugas lightweight refillable gas bottles. New to 2012 will be the new steel RV range of refillable gas bottles with popular sizes such as the 6kg and 11kg available. Feel free to come over and say hello and to have a look at the exteinsive range we keep
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							<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:46:05 +0000</pubDate>
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							<title>New Alugas three hole cylinder</title>
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							<description><![CDATA[The new 11kg&#160;Alugas three hole cylinder was shown to the public for the first time at the recent motorhome show at Belvoir Castle. The new cylinder features a revised contents gauge with an LED option to read on the vehicle dashboard if required.
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							<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:14:12 +0100</pubDate>
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							<description><![CDATA[Autogas 2000 Ltd will be attending the forth coming motorhome show at Belvoir castle , Grantham 17-19th June 2011.
We will have on the exhibition trailer a full stock of motorhome gas bottles and refillable cylinders for display as well as an engineer to talk to about the fitting to motorhome, panel van self builds.
Please feel free to pop in and say hello.
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							<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:57:33 +0100</pubDate>
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							<description><![CDATA[Autogas 2000 Ltd are fully booked for the month of June and well into July.]]></description>
							<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:17:05 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>Petrol price hits record average 130p per litre</title>
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							<description><![CDATA[&#160;March 2011 Last updated at 17:18
Petrol price hits record average 130p per litre
&#160;The price of unleaded petrol rose sharply over the weekend
The price of unleaded petrol has hit a new record average of 130p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.
Oil prices have risen about 10% in the past month due to the uprising in Libya, a major oil exporter.
That has also led tour operator Thomas Cook to introduce a new fuel surcharge to the cost of its holidays.
For short-haul flights the extra levy is &pound;15 per holiday, rising to &pound;40 for long-haul.
'Hitting budgets'
The average price of petrol has risen by nearly 6 pence per litre since the end of last year. It has increased due to rises in VAT, fuel duty and the wholesale price of oil.
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An awful lot will hinge on how far this rise in oil prices persists, whether the situation in the Middle East becomes clarified and it falls back again&quot;
End Quote Mervyn King Governor, Bank of England
Experian Catalist said the price of unleaded petrol had risen sharply over the last few days, increasing by 0.8 pence since Thursday.
The average price of diesel has also risen, and is now at 135.44p per litre.
The RAC Foundation, which also monitors prices, predicted that the price of unleaded petrol would continue to rise for some time.
"It would be no surprise if prices increase by another 8p a litre in the near future," said RAC motoring strategist, Adrian Tink.
"This kind of rise will seriously impact on people's car use, many of whom having no other option but to travel by car.
"These escalating prices are hitting family budgets hard at a difficult economic time," he added.
The RAC called on the government to scrap a planned 1p per litre rise in fuel duty, due to take effect in April.
Chancellor George Osborne indicated recently that the government was considering cancelling it.
Flying high
Thomas Cook's new surcharge will apply to all bookings that include a Thomas Cook flight made from Tuesday onwards.
The company blames a 40% increase in the cost of fuel for the move.
The surcharge applies to both flight-only or package holidays, and applies whether the trip is booked through a travel agency or directly with Thomas Cook itself.
Surcharges will apply to all charter brands including Thomas Cook, Airtours, Sunset, Manos, Club 18-30 and Neilson.
A spokesman for the company, Ian Ailles, said: "We've worked hard to keep the impact of the rising fuel costs on our holidaymakers to a minimum but the fuel levy is an unavoidable result of the rising price of oil."
Inflation pressures
Recent sharp rises in commodity prices have been an important factor contributing to the rising rate of inflation in the UK and creating uncertainty for interest rate policymakers.
Speaking to MPs on the Treasury Committee, Bank of England governor Mervyn King said oil prices had risen much faster than the Bank had assumed in last month's quarterly inflation report.
"Oil prices have risen by a third since November, half of the rise had taken place by February, that was clearly factored into our projections," Mr King said.
"Clearly it's risen since. An awful lot will hinge on how far this rise in oil prices persists, whether the situation in the Middle East becomes clarified and it falls back again."
Mr King and Monetary Policy Committee colleague Martin Weale said they were watching inflation expectations closely.
This is crucial because if people think inflation will persist, they ask for higher wage settlements to compensate, further fuelling inflation.
"Looking at the prospects for next year I think it's fair to say I'm more worried than other members that these sort of expectations may get built into the wage bargaining, price setting process," Mr Weale said.]]></description>
							<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
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New UKLPG Vehicle Register launched
The new UKLPG Vehicle Register&#160; for lpg autogas vehicles was launched today with the first lpg vehicle being added to this new UK online Register.&#160;
However the new online Register is not the only thing that is different; there is a new name and brand as well as forthcoming changes to include a new Consumer Code and Arbitration Service. These changes will be phased in over the next month.
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Only UKLPG Approved Autogas Installers will be able to place vehicles on the Register - they can be recognised by this logo:
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Mike Chapman, Autogas Manager for UKLPG says, "This major initiative by the UK's LPG industry brings together requests from the insurance companies and consumers for a simple, secure and accessible way to establish if a vehicle has been converted safely," and went on to say, "I really believe this is a giant step forward by the industry in providing re-assurance on the quality of LPG conversions"
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"A significant enhancement that is now available to LPG vehicle owners is the ability for UKLPG Approved Autogas Installers to not only add vehicles they have converted to the online Register but also those they have inspected and found to be safe. This is great news for consumers buying a vehicle already converted but currently without certification."
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							<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:12:28 +0100</pubDate>
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Alugas the german manufacturer are pleased to announce that the refillable light weight alloy bottle is now available for 2010 complete with a contents gauge.

This makes Alugas one of the leaders in alloy bottles for domestic motor home and caravan use in the UK and europe.
For further details on this unique product please contact Autogas 2000 Ltd 01845 523213
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							<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:34:41 +0000</pubDate>
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							<title>Oil prices rise past $80 a barrel as dollar drops </title>
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							<description><![CDATA[Oil prices rise past $80 a barrel as dollar drops
        
        
        
            
            
                
                    
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
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            Oil prices have risen as Greece took new steps to reduce spending and contain its economic crisis, boosting the euro against the dollar.
            A weaker dollar makes oil - which is priced in the US currency - cheaper for buyers in other currencies.
            US light crude climbed to $80.09 a barrel, up 0.4%. London Brent crude also rose 0.4% to $78.50 a barrel.
            "We're in an upwards trend but it has limited potential," said Nick McGregor from Redmayne Bentley stockbrokers.
            
            "I think we'll see resistance around $88-$90 a barrel."
            Weekly US inventory figures due later will give a snapshot of stockpiles of crude oil, distillates and petrol, indicating whether demand is rising or falling.
            Also, Royal Dutch Shell reported that an explosion damaged an oil flow station in Nigeria, further adding to market jitters.
            Militants in the oil-rich Niger Delta have attacked pipelines and kidnapped oil company staff since 2006.
            
        
    

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							<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:16:17 +0000</pubDate>
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							<title>Harmful particles identified in study can be cut with LPG</title>
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							<description><![CDATA[Harmful particles identified in study can be cut with LPG

The news unveiled by the BBC this week that children are at greater risk from harmful small particles in traffic pollution will have alarmed many motorists. 

However, the situation could be vastly improved with greater use of LPG technology. 

Vehicles running on LPG produce far fewer harmful emissions that contribute to environmental and health problems than traditional road fuels including the microscopic particles, known as PM10s, cited in the study led by Professor Jonathan Grigg at the Centre for Paediatrics at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. 

LPG vehicles emit up to 120 times less PM10 particles than a diesel vehicle. Added benefits include 17% less carbon dioxide emissions than petrol and 2% less than diesel, and 120 per cent less NOx than petrol and staggering 2,000 per cent less than diesel. 

As reported by the BBC, early findings from the study in London show that the lung capacity of 8 and 9 year olds is up to five per cent lower than the national average. This is likely to be caused by the fact that the situation is worst at roadside level - a similar height to young children. 

Autogas Development Executive at LPG supplier Calor, Chris Taylor, says replacing petrol and diesel vehicles with LPG-powered alternatives could help reduce the severity of the situation. 

He says: "We have always known that Autogas LPG is a viable alternative to petrol and diesel and a much greener fuel. The recent study confirms that PM10 particles are extremely harmful and can lead to respiratory disorders such as asthma in children and more serious conditions in later life. 

"The number of LPG vehicles is travelling in the right direction. In 2008 we saw an increase of 36 per cent in the number of LPG conversions carried out year on year. There are now around 155,000 LPG vehicles on the UK's roads." 

The rise in popularity of LPG Autogas is also due to the cost savings that can be enjoyed. Motorists running LPG vehicles can expect to save up to 40 per cent on fuel costs and, in many cases, can recover the cost of a conversion in under two years. 

Motorists in and around London can also benefit from up to 100 per cent exemption from the London Congestion Charge and all LPG vehicle owners can expect increased residual vehicle values. 

There are now more than 1,400 public access LPG refuelling sites with the majority of these on petrol forecourts. Autogas Limited, a joint venture between Calor and Shell, currently supplies around 220 outlets in the UK. A full list can be found at www.autogas.ltd.uk. In addition, Calor supplies autogas from over 150 outlets through its Calor Centres, Morrisons supermarkets and other independent sites. ]]></description>
							<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:18:15 +0100</pubDate>
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							<description><![CDATA[Autogas says LPG conversions are speeding up

Autogas, the leading automotive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier, is predicting that the number of LPG conversions will more than double this year. 

According to UKLPG, the number of LPG conversions carried out by LPGA Approved Installers stood at 12,500 last year, but Autogas National Marketing Coordinator, Chris Taylor, is certain that the number will rise in 2008. 

He says: "LPG is by far the most widely available alternative fuel available in the UK, although it is surprising that so few manufacturers are currently producing LPG vehicles1. However, converting a petrol powered vehicle to LPG can be quick and simple and can save up to 40 per cent on fuel costs. 

"Conversions should always be carried out by an LPGA approved installer and, as there are around 200 outlets currently registered in the UK, it is easy to find your nearest specialist - a full list can be found at www.autogas.ltd.uk ." 

Chris continues: "The cost to convert a vehicle to run on LPG is around &pound;1,800 and based on current fuel prices and an annual mileage of 20,000 miles it would take around 22 months to recoup this initial cost2." 

Motorist Barry Ohrman purchased an LPG powered Saab 93 saloon six months ago and has been enjoying the benefits ever since. He says: "Saab managed the conversion process for me, which means the car comes with a manufacturer's guarantee. They installed a small fuel tank in the area where the spare wheel would usually be and provided a space saving 'mini spare' destined to take up less room in the boot. 

"Although the number of miles per gallon achieved with LPG is slightly lower than petrol or diesel, the cost of refilling far outweighs any shortfall and there is no noticeable loss of power or performance. I have enjoyed massive fuel savings since making the switch and will continue to drive LPG vehicles in the future." 

Added benefits of running a vehicle on LPG can include up to 100 per cent exemption from the London Congestion Charge and increased residual vehicle values. The environmental benefits weigh up too as vehicles running on LPG produce far fewer harmful emissions that contribute to environmental and health problems than traditional road fuels. LPG vehicles produce 17% less carbon dioxide than petrol and 2% less than diesel, 120 per cent less NOx than petrol and staggering 2,000 per cent less than diesel and in terms of small particle emissions (PM10) one LPG vehicle will emit up to 120 times less than a diesel vehicle3. 


    
        
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							<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:08:26 +0100</pubDate>
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							<description><![CDATA[UK 'should end biofuel subsidies'
   
        
        
            
            
                
                    
                        
                        
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            The government should stop funding biofuels and use the money to halt the destruction of rainforests and peatland instead, a think tank has said.
            Policy Exchange said the switch would have a bigger impact on climate change because trees and peatland remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
            The government currently spends &pound;550m annually on biofuel subsidies.
            The Conservatives said biofuels "may be damaging the environment and endangering food security". 
            Under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO), the government had said that by 2010, 5% of all UK ethanol and diesel should come from biological sources - primarily crops including corn, sugarcane and rapeseed.
            But last month, Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly said the UK would slow its adoption of biofuels because there were "increasing questions" about them.
            'Halve the costs'
            The RTFO is designed to cut up to three million tonnes of CO2 emissions each year, but Policy Exchange said investing in the protection of peatland or rainforests could result in a "50 times greater amount of avoided emission".
            The think tank said tropical deforestation contributed about 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions - similar to the amounts generated by the USA and China. 
            
                
                    
                        
                        
                        
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            Ben Caldecott, editor of the report, said changing tack "would halve the total costs of tackling climate change".
            "To be truly effective a global response is needed, but the UK has an opportunity to lead the way," he said.
            "In the UK alone, biofuel subsidies cost &pound;550m annually. In 2005, a similar investment in preventing deforestation and peatland destruction could have offset the equivalent of up to 37% of all UK CO2 emissions.
            "In the UK we can dramatically increase funding for forest and peatland projects domestically and with key partners, especially in South-East Asia, as well as lobbying at an international level for the right global policies.
            "All this can be done within our current budget, by ending wasteful and damaging biofuel subsidies."
            Critics say encouraging biofuels could prompt farmers, especially in poorer countries, to abandon food production in favour of growing fuel crops.
            This could lead to food shortages and higher food prices, as well as encouraging deforestation of areas to make way for biofuel crops.
            'Hypocrisy crticism'
            Last month, ministers said they would consult on delaying the RTFO's 5% target from 2010-11 to 2013-14.
            But shadow environment secretary Peter Ainsworth said the government was still guilty of "staggering hypocrisy".
            "While ministers are calling for the international community to look at the impact of biofuels, here in the UK, the government's policy means people are filling up their cars with biofuels that may be damaging the environment and endangering food security," he said.
            "Time and again the government has been warned that their policy of targets without safeguards is madness.
            "When will it admit it has got this wrong and bring in proper sustainability criteria for biofuels?"
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							<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:57:25 +0100</pubDate>
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							<description><![CDATA[Mercedes to end need for petrol and diesel by 2015 

Mercedes is planning to end the need for motorists to fill their cars with either petrol or diesel within seven years. 

By 2015 the vehicle manufacturers says its entire model range will run on alternative fuels - to improve costs, become more eco-friendly and because oil supplies will eventually be exhausted. 

Mercedes is convinced that technology such as hybrids, emission-free electric cars, clean-fuel gas engines and the further development of battery and hydrogen-powered vehicles will mean no need for petrol or diesel. 

The manufacturer says it will drip-feed different forms of more eco-friendly vehicles into showrooms as and when the technology has been developed over the next decade. (The Sun) ]]></description>
							<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:51:24 +0100</pubDate>
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							<description><![CDATA[Biofuel in diesel 'wrecks engines' 

Thousands of motorists could face huge repair bills following complaints that biofuels introduced by the Government can cause jellyfish-like blobs that destroy engines. 

Since April 15, all petrol and diesel sold on forecourts has had to contain 2.5% biofuel, which is typically made from crops and vegetables. 

But, experts say the fuel is having a crippling effect on some vehicles, particularly those using diesel because not all garage tanks have been properly cleaned. 

It means bacteria are getting into the fuel and reacting with its vegetable and cereal base, producing 'blobby' lumps that can clog filters increase engine wear and destroy pipes and seals. 

Since the biofuel content was introduced, garages claim to have taken an increasing number of complaints from motorists who have unwittingly introduced the contamination into their fuel tanks. 

Garages are now being warned that they must flush out their fuel tanks regularly to prevent problems. 

A Department for Transport spokesman said 'strict quality standards' were in place for biofuels but 'there needs to be good housekeeping at fuel stations'. (Daily Mail) 


    
        
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            All petrol and diesel which is sold at UK pumps now has to include at least 2.5% biofuels.
            These renewable fuels, made from crops such as sugar cane or maize, have been added to fuel sold around the country.
            This target will rise to 5% by 2010. The moves is aimed at making transport fuels more environmentally friendly and will not change how cars work.
            But some scientists and green groups say biofuels contribute more greenhouse gases than they save. 
            Negative effects
            The idea behind the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) is to reduce the climate change emissions from transport - which produce more than a quarter of overall greenhouse gases in the UK - by using renewable fuels instead of fossil fuels.
            But some critics say the biofuels' carbon benefits may be outweighed by negative effects from their productions.
            For example Oxfam said millions of indigenous people faced clearance from their land to make way for biofuel plantations such as palm oil.
            The aid agency is also concerned that the switch to energy crops from food production - including a large-scale drive in the US to produce bioethanol from maize - is contributing to rising food prices.
            Oxfam joined campaigners from Friends of the Earth and the RSPB for a protest outside Parliament on Monday aimed at urging the government not to go ahead with the new rules.
            
            
                
                    
                        
                        
                        
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            But Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said gradually introducing biofuels could help save millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide in the next few years.
            "The UK has done more than any other country to make sure they are produced sustainably."
            He said fuel suppliers would be required to report publicly on the sustainability of the biofuels they provide.
            "We will not increase biofuels targets beyond 5% unless we are satisfied this can be done without damaging the environmental impacts," he said.
            
            
                
                    
                        
                        
                        
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            Friends of the Earth have demanded that the greenhouse gases from transport, which account for around 28% of overall emissions, be tackled by investing in better public transport and mandatory emissions limits on cars.
            Tony Bosworth is the Transport Campaigner from Friends of the Earth, he said biofuels will not help the environment.
            He said: "The Government is introducing these fuels because they think it's going to help cut climate change emissions from transport, but we believe they're a false solution, and in many cases some of the biofuels which they're using won't cut carbon dioxide emissions and could indeed lead to more carbon dioxide emissions"
            A survey for Friends of the Earth shows almost nine out of 10 people did not know that the renewable fuels would be required in their vehicles.
            
        
    

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							<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:30:48 +0100</pubDate>
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							<description><![CDATA[C-charge hike 'will increase CO2' 

The planned emissions-related rise in congestion charge will result in an overall increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) in London, a study shows. 

King's College experts predicted a rise in CO2 levels in outer London would outweigh the benefits of CO2 saved by the &pound;25-a-day fee in inner London. 

Researchers said this would be largely caused by people driving further to avoid the congestion charging zone. 

The report was commissioned by Transport for London (TfL). 

It was released after a request from car marker Porsche, which is challenging the price changes in the High Court. 

'Unjust' charge 
Porsche claims the "unjust" charge will unfairly hit large numbers of drivers in London and undermine London's attractiveness as a place to do business. 

Andy Goss, managing director of Porsche Cars GB, said: "We always knew the environmental impact of this unfair tax would be minimal, now we know it will make matters worse." 

London's mayor, Ken Livingstone, plans to raise the daily charge from &pound;8 to &pound;25 from 27 October. 

Under the plans the cars emitting the highest amounts of CO2 will have to pay a &pound;25 congestion charge whereas cars with the lowest emissions will get a 100% discount. 

'High disbenefit' 
According to the King's College report, the new charge will create a "very high disbenefit" for CO2 and other components crucial for air quality. 

Research revealed there would be an increase in CO2 emitted in Greater London year-on-year from 2009. 

It shows that by 2012 the increase in CO2 in outer London would be almost 184,000 tonnes, with just 2,200 tonnes saved in central London, giving an overall increase of 182,000 tonnes. 

The study estimated the total impact on CO2 in both central and outer London. 

It concluded that because of the new charge, drivers were likely to increase their mileage outside of and around the zone and thus increase their emissions. (bbc.co.uk) ]]></description>
							<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:45:41 +0100</pubDate>
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							<description><![CDATA[Government accused of 'running scared' on biofuels 

Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has been accused of getting cold feet on biofuels after abolishing a measure that encouraged their production. 

The Chancellor announced in the Budget that the 20p per litre fuel duty differential benefiting biofuels was to be scrapped in 2010. 

Instead, the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, which comes into effect next month, is designed to ensure that 2.5% of fuel is formed of biofuel, rising to 5% by 2010. But there was no mention of whether the scheme will continue beyond 2011. 

Meurig Raymond, deputy president of the National Farmers' Union, said: "We are concerned at what appears to be a strong undercurrent of hostility to and lack of understanding of British-produced biofuels, which runs through the Budget small print. 

"British-produced biofuels are sustainable and can make a very real contribution to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in transport especially. They should be encouraged by the Government, not undermined." 

Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly launched a review into the use of biofuels for transport earlier this month. (The Times) 


    
        
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							<description><![CDATA[Petrol prices push up inflation
       
            
                
                    
                        
                        
                        Average petrol prices rose above &pound;1 a litre last week
                        
                        
                    
                
            
            Rising petrol prices pushed the UK inflation rate to 2.1% in October, above the government's 2% target, official figures show.
            The rise in the consumer prices index also stemmed from higher food prices.
            The figure was up from September's rate of 1.8%, and the RPI inflation measure, on which many pay deals are based, rose to 4.2% in October from 3.9%.
            Prices rose by more than economists expected and could reduce the prospect of a cut in interest rates. 
            The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept borrowing costs at a six-year high of 5.75% last week.
            Dilemma
            Many analysts expect an interest rate cut to 5.5% early next year given a weaker outlook for the economy as the effect of the recent turmoil in financial markets filters through to consumers.
            
            
                
                    
                        
                        
                        FASTEST RISING FOOD PRICES
                        
                        Bacon
                        Strawberries
                        Bananas
                        Biscuits
                        Cakes
                        Milk
                        Cheese
                        Eggs
                        
                        Source: ONS
                        
                    
                
            
            
            "October's UK CPI figures will heighten the growing dilemma for the MPC posed by slowing activity on the one hand and lingering inflation concerns on the other," said Jonathan Loynes, an economist at Capital Economics.
            The Office for National Statistics said the chief reason for the rise was higher petrol costs.
            Petrol pump prices rose by 2.7 pence per litre in October, reflecting the increase in fuel duty that came into effect on the first of the month, the ONS said.
            Oil prices remain close to record highs near $100 a barrel, and the average price of petrol rose above &pound;1 per litre last week.
            Rising prices of meat, fruit and breads and cereals led to an increase in food costs, the ONS said.
            On Monday data showed that rising petrol, chemicals and food prices had sent factory gate inflation to the highest rate for nearly 12 years.
            
        
    

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							<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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