On a recent walk to work, a weird thing whizzed by. It looked like a regular kid scooter but fancied up with a motor and, impressively, a seat. It carried a woman, a child in her lap, and a book bag.

Over the last week, the price of fuel has increased and is now being sold between 580 and 617 across the country. This price hike has meant that people with cars can’t drive often, and the cost of ...