Forestry workers struggle with fuel situation: "Norway is more than Oslo"
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Lars Ragnvald Tveitan has worked in the forest for almost thirty years. He is the leader of MEF Skog, and he receives many inquiries from his members. Many of them are losing money every day, and the situation is difficult for them.
Tveitan believes that the debate about fuel often focuses on the city. He says that Norway is more than Oslo, and that people in the rural districts have different needs. Many forestry workers live far from large cities and depend on cars and machinery to be able to work. When fuel becomes more expensive, they face large expenses.
For many small businesses in the forestry sector, the economy is already tight. When costs rise, it is difficult to pass the bill on to customers. Therefore, it may become difficult to keep the business running over time.
So far, it is not clear what measures the authorities will take to help forestry workers. The organisation MEF Skog continues to follow the situation closely and keeps its members informed about developments.
Sources: cedarnews.net
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