Rural Britain suffering from inflation

The spiralling cost of living is hitting rural Britain the hardest, new research has revealed.

A report, conducted by moneysupermarket.com, discovered that rural Britons are suffering the most with rising food and fuel process.

This is because on average they have longer commutes to work; as well as a lack of access to gas and high council tax payments.

Rural Britain's struggle is well illuminated by Patterdale in the Lake District, which is 16 miles from the nearest supermarket and has petrol and diesel at seven pence higher than the national average.

Adding to these increases, the council tax in the region is £1,460 for a Band D property.

"Rural Britain is paying more than urban Britain for its food, petrol and diesel, is travelling further and is earning less. It's becoming a view at a cost," said Claire Francis of the price comparison site.

Last month, an independent inquiry reported that a fundamental change in the planning and affordable housing policy in rural areas is vital to breathe new life into the communities.

UK Property News posted on 06/08/2008 14:29:18