Rip-off Britain

By Paul Fulford on Jul 11, 08 10:56 AM

At least one food supplier seems to have hit on a new ruse to increase its profits by cashing in on rising oil prices.

A restaurant owner told me at Taste of Birmingham last night that the company has begun to levy a 50p fuel surcharge for each delivery.

He points out that the same lorry makes deliveries to numerous establishments in the same area so is raking in loads of dosh.

Chefs and owners tell me restaurants are resisting passing on increased food costs to customers for fear that it would kill off trade.

But it can only be a matter of time before they have to do so or face financial ruin.

So no need to guess who will eventually be paying the fuel surcharge. You and me!

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