Falling fuel prices offer drivers modest relief
Fuel prices have fallen marginally in the last few days, but diesel drivers still face bill of around £110 to fill a typical 55-litre tank.
The latest Fuel Finder data found that 187 fuel stations cut their petrol price over the past 24 hours, compared to 87 that raised it, while 234 stations cut diesel prices compared to 46 who increased it.
Across the country, diesel prices have fallen to 199.98p a litre while petrol has been recorded at 174.79p.
Edmund King, AA president, said: “Diesel dipping fractionally below £2 a litre is a move in the right direction, but drivers filling up today will barely notice the difference. At around £110 for a typical tank, diesel remains painfully expensive.
“The more encouraging news is what is happening further up the supply chain. Wholesale diesel costs have fallen by between 6p and 8p, and we are now seeing the first signs of that feeding through at the pumps.
“Drivers will expect those lower costs to be passed on quickly. A meaningful fall of several pence a litre would make a real difference, particularly for those who have little choice but to use their vehicle for work and essential journeys.
“But while there is a glimmer of hope with the diesel pump price dropping for the first time since July, the global uncertainty means drivers can’t count on any big reductions anytime soon.”
