A cut in fuel tax should be considered as prices continue to rise at the pump and hit Pembrokeshire people in the pocket.

That’s the message from South Pembrokeshire Labour Parliamentary candidate Marc Tierney, responding to news that diesel prices have gone up for 14 consecutive weeks, dating back to mid-January.

Since March 2018 the average price of a litre of petrol at UK filling stations has risen by 6p to £1.26, while diesel has gone up by 4p to £1.35. The rise is equivalent to £3 on the cost of filling up, official figures show.

Marc Tierney said: “From living and working locally I see the rising cost every time I fill up.

“Rural areas like Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire are disproportionately hit by rising fuel prices and the Tories have gone back on previous promises to reduce fuel taxes here.

“With public transport facing further cuts, for many local people living without a car simply isn’t an option. Spiralling costs are squeezing family budgets. Reports continue to highlight the scourge of in-work poverty hurting households across the country.

"I urge the UK Government to do more to help struggling families and to consider a cut in fuel duty tax that will have a direct benefit for people living and working in our rural, coastal communities. ”

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “The last six weeks have been tough for drivers as the price of petrol and diesel has rocketed.

“All drivers can do is hope the situation doesn’t get any worse, as the price of petrol is nearing the five-year high of October last year when it hit £1.32 a litre.

“The best advice to drivers is to shop around for the lowest prices as this can make a big saving on a complete fill-up.”