Commuters in rural areas pay over 40% more a month than their urban counterparts to get to and from their work, according to new research.
The Countryside Alliance published its research as it backed Labour's move to force a House of Commons vote, calling for a planned 3p hike in fuel duty due in January to be delayed.
Motorists in rural areas in Scotland were not only travelling further, but were also burning more expensive fuel.
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