Police warn of ‘serious disruption’ to roads as protesters set to target motorways over fuel duty | UK News
Police warn motorists could face “severe disruption throughout the day”, as protesters are expected to target motorways during the rally over fuel prices. whether high.
Roads across the country could be jammed with traffic as protesters call for fuel tax cuts.
According to FairFuelUK founder Howard Cox, they will primarily target three-lane motorways and result in speed reductions on two lanes, leaving the fast lane unaffected, according to FairFuelUK founder Howard Cox .
Protesters are expected to block the Prince of Wales Bridge across England and Wales, and also possible disruption in Essex and Gloucestershire.
The protesters are understood to have been organized via social media under the banner Fuel Prices Against Taxes.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he would carefully consider calls for “more substantial” fuel tax cuts after a 5p/litre reduction implemented in March failed to stem the price rally.
Figures from data firm Experian showed the average price of a liter of petrol in UK markets hit a new high of 191.4p on Thursday, while diesel rose to 199.1p.
The government said while it understood people were struggling with rising prices and had the right to protest, “people’s daily lives should not be disrupted” and warned that delays “will only add fuel to usage”.
Gwent Police said protests are expected to take place across the road network from 7am to 7pm on Monday, with organizers having indicated their intention to block the Prince of Wales Bridge.
They said organizers had indicated that the rally would begin on the M4 at Magor services, junction 23A eastbound and junction 20 of the M4 westbound.
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Director Tom Harding said he would encourage drivers to reconsider their journeys, consider working from home and avoid the area if possible.
Bristol Airport advises travelers to allow extra time for the journey.
The airport tweeted: “Please note there is a fuel protest scheduled to block the River Severn Bridge crossings this Monday, July 4 from 8:30am.
“The protest will likely affect the M5, M4 and two crossings to Wales. Please allow more time if traveling to or from the airport.”
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‘Policy action to limit disruption’
Essex Police Chief Inspector Anna Granger said her officers were “experienced in dealing with incidents that cause significant disruption”.
“We will be monitoring the situation closely and have a policing operation in place to limit disruption,” she said.
Gloucestershire Police said the protests are likely to affect the A48 road, disrupting travel in the Gloucester and Forest of Dean areas.
A government spokesman said: “While we respect the right to protest, people’s daily lives should not be disrupted, especially on busy motorways where lives are lost. threats and traffic delays will only increase fuel use.
“The new Public Order Bill would make it a criminal offense to stick yourself on a dangerous highway where police spend hours and hours safely moving people.”
