HERE we go again, with petrol prices at 99.9p per litre. The British public and businesses are taking the price increase right on the chin.

Why can't the Chancellor freeze tax increases and petrol companies take a little bit of a hit on their huge profits?

It's the general public that have to accept a higher cost of living due to the most expensive fuel in Europe.

One thing is certain, once prices reach this level it takes a long time to return to lowly levels.

Eric Schofield, Crook.