Petrol and diesel prices push up inflation as drivers eye EV switch ahead of September fuel duty hike
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Rising petrol and diesel costs have pushed UK inflation higher, putting fresh pressure on households and prompting more drivers to consider switching to electric vehicles.
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The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed inflation rose to 3.3 per cent in the year to March, up from three per cent the previous month.
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The increase was largely driven by transport costs, with petrol and diesel fuels making the biggest contribution, due to growing uncertainties in the Middle East.Petrol prices jumped by 8.6p per litre in March, while diesel surged by 17.6p per litre in just one month.
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Average petrol prices reached 140.2p per litre, while diesel hit 158.7p, reaching some of the highest levels seen in recent years.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The sharp rise in fuel costs has now begun having a direct impact on drivers' behaviour, with growing interest in electric vehicles spiking.Iain Reid, Content Director at Carwow, said: "With inflation climbing to 3.3 per cent and...
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