McMillan Leads Scottish Parliament Fuel Debate

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP) and Member of the Scottish Parliament’s Energy Committee has today (Wednesday) led a debate in the Scottish Parliament on the issue of fuel prices.

Mr McMillan lodged the motion in Parliament in recognition of the continued campaign by the Greenock Telegraph to highlight the disparity in petrol and diesel prices in Inverclyde and throughout Scotland.

Mr. McMillan said:

"I want to congratulate the Greenock Telegraph for their campaign within Inverclyde highlighting the inequity of petrol and diesel pricing that faces every vehicle driver in the area.

"Regularly, the price of petrol and diesel is more expensive in Inverclyde as compared to other towns nearby and it is justified by claims of local competition.

"The great Inverclyde Petrol Rip Off has sickened many from the area and they have decided to buy their fuel elsewhere.

"While the SNP is working to lower bills through the Council Tax Freeze, Small Business Bonus Scheme, and abolishing prescription charges, as well as create opportunities by stimulating the economy and creating modern apprenticeships, the Inverclyde motorist feels as if they are being ripped off at the fuel pump and there are knock on effects to the wider Inverclyde economy.

"Therefore, the Greenock Telegraph campaign for fair fuel prices is an excellent initiative and they deserve to be wholeheartedly commended for it."