More than two thirds of Britain's motorists have cut the number of journeys they make by car because of the spiralling cost of petrol.

An exclusive survey for The Times reveals that the dramatic rise in pump prices over the past year has forced households to alter their lifestyle fundamentally.

Nearly a third are no longer driving to the local shops, and 29 per cent have cut out visits to out-of-town retail parks. Nearly one in four is no longer using the car on the school run.

The survey, conducted by Populus, shows that 42 per cent of the population blame the Government for the high cost of fuel, which hit a record of nearly £6 a gallon for diesel on Monday. ... Read full article