Fuel prices rise 1p in a day – RAC
Fuel prices jumped sharply by 1p in just 24 hours, according to the latest data from the RAC.
It found that average petrol prices have risen to 170.54p, the highest point in more than four years, while diesel is up to 192.86p.
This is also the highest price recorded since the summer of 2022.
RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “Average pump prices have jumped by yet another penny in just a day. Petrol has now broken through the £1.70-a-litre barrier and stands at 170.54p – its highest since 23 August 2022 – and diesel has risen to 192.86p – its highest since 29 July 2022.
“Unfortunately for hard-pressed drivers, prices look set to keep on rising. Since the start of this month, the cost of filling a family car has already risen by almost £5, to £94 for petrol and £106 for diesel.
“So the pressure on the Chancellor to act to support households, so many of whom are dependent on the car, is building. Fuel duty is set to start rising from January but as we’ve said previously, there is a strong argument for leaving it at its current level, at least until the end of the parliament.”
