Diesel passes £2 per litre across the UK
New data has found that a third of filling stations in the UK are now charging more than £2 per litre for diesel.
AA analysis of government fuel finder data revealed that 2,577 out of approximately 8,000 fuel stations listed diesel at £2 or more a litre.
Many of these are motorway and major route forecourts with prices much higher than £2 a litre which skews the average upwards.
Edmund King, AA president, said: “We all know that skyrocket fuel prices are hitting drivers and industry. The government can help by getting rid of the proposed 5p fuel duty increase and cutting another 5p off duty. This could be funded by the extra VAT income the Treasury has collected as a result of higher fuel prices. Every 6p increase in the pump price gives the Treasury an extra 1p VAT.
“Drivers can also help themselves by using the AA app or fuel finder data to find the cheaper forecourts. We have found differences between 6-10p litre from garages fairly close together so it is worth shopping around.
“With household budgets so stretched, drivers may wish to consider if they can cut out short car journeys by walking or cycling or combining several trips to save fuel overall. AA research also shows that cutting speeds and changing driving style can save 15% of fuel.
“The high prices also mean more people are exploring the opportunities of going electric. Searches for used EVs on the AA Cars portal have rocketed during this period of high fuel prices.”
