ABOUT half of readers are using their cars less because of rising petrol prices, a poll suggests.

With the hike in fuel costs, partly due to VAT going up this month, motorists have asked the Government to stop prices at the pump sky-rocketing any further.

In a web poll this week we asked: Are you using your car less because of rising petrol prices?

51 per cent (278 votes) said yes, slightly more than those who said no, 49 per cent (270 votes).

What is the most expensive rate for petrol you have seen in Buckinghamshire? Is the rise affecting your business?

What should the Government be doing about it?

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