The chancellor’s 2008 Budget has done nothing for skip hire operators by postponing the fuel tax increase, according to Abbey Fuelcards.
Steve Clarke, Abbey Fuelcards sales and marketing manager, said: “The chancellor has missed a perfect opportunity to help a vital sector of the UK economy. Merely putting off a tax increase is of minimal value to an industry already shackled by punitive levels of taxation. Skip operators needed a significant fuel tax reduction, but this has just made effective fuel cost management more important than ever.”
The fuel cost management benefits of Abbey Fuelcards are increasingly important to users. Steve Clarke said: “Fuelcard holders still cite guaranteed lower prices as the main reason for joining, but we regularly hear that this is closely followed by the account management benefits.”
Abbey Fuelcards has a wide portfolio of fuelcards, offering full advice and network details to help applicants find the best card for their particular needs.
Readers can find out more about the Abbey Fuelcards range, including the full cost management benefits, at www.abbey-fuelcards.co.uk or by calling 0845 055 1695.
