Fishermen in Shetland, who fear rising fuel prices could force them to tie up their boats, are calling for help from the government – warning that without action the UK’s food supply could be impacted.
Daniel Lawson, chief executive of the Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA), urged ministers to “help our fishing fleet keep feeding the nation”.
The SFA issued a plea for help, as it said the war in Ukraine had seen the cost of marine diesel in the islands more than double in comparison to last year.
