At the time, officers noted how inflation since 2022 had resulted in a general price increase of around 14.6 per cent. Since then, diesel prices have been increasing as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. At time of publication, it reports average diesel prices of a 173 pence per litre. Meeting papers show four objections, three from individual taxi drivers and one on behalf of the Wealden Drivers Association. The ‘objection’ submitted by the Wealden Drivers Association was supportive of a review and increase in maximum fares, but raised concerns about the specific fare structure.