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Council to make plea over rising fuel costs

COUNCILLORS have agreed to write to the UK Government in an attempt to reduce fuel prices in rural areas.

An emergency motion was raised on Tuesday by SNP councillors who feel the spiralling fuel prices are harming the region's economy.

SNP Group Leader Rob Davidson said the cost of fuel had a considerable impact on the region and affected every resident in some way.

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