Protests are being held in England, Wales and Scotland against the increase in petrol and diesel prices.
Car owners are taking “slow down” action on many highways to demand lower taxes on gasoline and diesel.
It is reported that long convoys occur in other lanes in actions where only the speed lane is left open.
It is stated that the vehicles are moving at a speed of about 30 kilometers on the highways.
While some bridges were closed, police officials warned that transportation could be seriously disrupted due to the protests.
Gasoline and diesel prices in the UK have increased by around 35 percent this year.
This increase is attributed to the rise in oil prices and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, one of the world’s largest oil producers.
As of today, the price of a liter of gasoline in the country has reached £ 1.91, and the price of a liter of diesel has reached £ 1.99.
The price of a liter of petrol at the end of 2021 was around £1.45.
It is stated that the tank of a sedan type vehicle is filled to an average of 100 pounds.
The government had reduced the tax on gasoline and diesel to five pence per liter in March. However, prices continued to rise after that date.
While wholesale costs have fallen in the last five weeks, the fact that this has not been reflected in the pump has caused reactions, while the Gas Stations Association says this is due to “international events and the weakening of the sterling against the dollar.
Howard Cox, founder of the action group FairFuelUK (Fair Fuel), said the reduction in fuel taxes in other countries is much higher than the reduction in the UK.
Cox pointed out that they did not take part in the latest actions, but that the protests could escalate if the government does not take steps.