Kelly challenges supermarket giant on price difference

North Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has challenged supermarket giant, Tesco on the pricing of their petrol which is priced higher in North Belfast than in the affluent hinterlands of Holywood.
The Republican representative said he was deeply concerned that car owners had to pay four pence more for unleaded petrol at Tesco's Yorkgate garage in comparison with its outlet at Knocknagoney.
"North Belfast is an area of deprivation and yet Tesco is charging more for their fuel than in an area which is very affluent. It is very unfair," said Kelly.
"We will certainly be asking Tesco to explain themselves about this. We regularly meet them about other issues like anti-social behaviour so we will certainly be raising this matter at future meetings."
"This is an injustice and a clear equality issue. How can they seriously stand over charging poorer people more? We call for Tesco to take into account that this is an area of deprivation and high unemployment and to redress the balance."
Those topping up their car at Knockgoney not only fork out four pence less for a litre for unleaded petrol but also three pence less for diesel.