It will soon be unviable for trawlers to leave the port, which in turn will threaten welders, fish processors, forklift drivers, restaurants and others
Rising diesel prices could soon stop Britain’s fishing crews from setting sail as it becomes too costly to fish, boat captains warned this weekend.
Trawlers and commercial fishers are now struggling under the weight of price rises that mean in many cases tens of thousands of pounds extra in diesel for a fishing trip leading to take-home pay that is below the minimum wage. It’s a blow to an already struggling industry that was hoping for better times after Britain’s exit from the European Union.
