It wasnt that long ago that business in the UK and US found themselves under a large amount of pressure when their margins were slashed due to a increase in petrol prices. Transport-based companies were hit hardest for obvious reasons and lots had no choice but to cut pay and cut vehicle numbers.
Fleets may need to be reduced even further now and companies pushed even closer towards breaking point as the government announces predicted further cost increases in the coming months. This flux in prices is causing many companies a large amount of grief as they cannot accurately plan their profits and losses. Each time we plan out our business for that quarter, petrol prices are put up and our costings go out of the window says Barry Hemstone, MD of RDA Foods. Around 25% of all companies in the US that were heavily reliant on transport, went into administration last year, which is a figure many predict will be replicated this year as well.
For companies that rely so heavy on petrol prices to turn over a profit, the news of another rise has not been well received. “We cannot survive much longer” claims Judith Grey, MD of UK-based company Grey Kitchens. Our customers expect their furniture to be delivered to them, which is something that is becoming financially unviable for us now. A number of similar companies are turning to cheap van leasing in an attempt to cut their costs. Because they are not buying the vehicles outright, they can afford to spend more on petrol whilst maintaining their margins. Interestingly, Citroen van leasing has been the most popular choice as on average these vans offer the best MPG. Ford van leasing is also up their with the most popular choices as their reliability is well respected in many industries.
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