News / In brief for 22 August 2011
Call for petrol prices to fall
SHETLAND MSP Tavish Scott has said that the fall in oil prices to below $110 per barrel should at long last see petrol prices in Shetland coming down.
Hopes for a regime change in Libya and falling international demand means that crude oil is now 20 per cent lower than in April.
Mr Scott said: “Petrol prices in Shetland tend to only go up, but there can now be no justification for that.
“Unfortunately Shetland has only one company importing fuel – they charge what they want but there’s no doubt that Shetlanders pay the highest prices anywhere in the UK.
“But over the next few days there will be dramatic proof of the reality Islanders face. If prices fall, then at last we will benefit from the changes to worldwide prices. But if not, then it is blatant profiteering.”
Book of condolence to remain open until end of the week
The book of condolence for the people of Norway following last month’s atrocities will remain open until Friday 26 August.
A council spokesman said on Monday that anyone wishing to pass on messages of sympathy and support can sign the book in the Town Hall until 5pm on Friday.
The book is located inside the main door of the Town Hall and is available Monday to Friday during office hours.
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