UK Fuel cost crisis - soundbites

The transcript discusses the financial challenges faced by working class people due to rising costs of living, particularly focusing on the increase in fuel prices. It highlights the disparity between stagnant wages and the rising cost of essentials. The speaker criticizes petrol companies for their high profits and questions the role of government taxes in exacerbating the issue.

What is the main issue faced by working-class people according to the first section?

• Rising utility and fuel bills

• Lack of job opportunities

• Increased housing prices

• High cost of education

How have fuel prices changed over time as mentioned in the second section?

• They have tripled

• They have doubled

• They have remained stable

• They have decreased significantly

What is a major concern related to wages discussed in the second section?

• Wages are higher than ever

• Wages have decreased

• Wages have increased rapidly

• Wages have not increased with rising costs

What does the third section suggest about petrol companies?

• They are making huge profits

• They are passing savings to customers

• They are losing money

• They are reducing prices

According to the third section, what is the role of the government in fuel pricing?

• The government subsidizes fuel

• The government has no role

• The government taxes petrol

• The government controls fuel prices