Motorists 'feeling the pinch' with high fuel prices in rural areas The UK government is now looking at petrol and diesel prices in 36 areas in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In Wales businesses in Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Monmouthshire, and Powys have been asked for information. Motorists at Dolydd near Caernarfon, Gwynedd, told the BBC's Aled Hughes that they were feeling the pinch. Move to extend fuel discount scheme