West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin today called on local petrol companies to keep prices under control as pump prices reach record highs. Local fuel prices have shot up to nearly £1.50 for a litre of diesel after fuel shortages occurred last week. Harriett has referred the issue to the Office of Fair Trading in recent months and is keeping a close eye on pump prices as supply issues ease. She commented: “I would be very angry if petrol companies have used this situation as an excuse to lift prices and keep them high. “As supply levels are back to normal, I hope that prices will return to the pre-budget levels and no company starts profiteering. “I will be watching prices over the coming weeks and if necessary, I will repeat my call on the OFT to examine pricing levels across the county.”