Rising fuel costs hitting businesses and customers in Hayle

Businesses are also seeing wider knock-on effects. Hairdresser Emma Crossley said customers were waiting longer between appointments than they had previously.

She said: "Since the fuel prices went up I have noticed a difference in how often people have their hair done. About five years ago it would have been about six or seven weeks - it's more like 10 to 12 weeks now."

Tourism operators have also noticed a change. Pauline Ellis of the Mad Hatter bed and breakfast…