Petrol prices hit new record high since start of Iran war as millions of drivers face fuel station misery
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Petrol prices have soared to a new peak since the start of the Iran war, as drivers across the UK face soaring fuel prices and experts warn this could continue over the coming weeks.Fresh data from RAC Fuel Watch shows that motorists are now paying an average of 159.97p per litre for unleaded petrol.Prices today (July 31) now surpass those last seen on May 28 when the average UK forecourt was charging 159.53p, in a grim milestone for millions of motorists.On average, petrol prices are rising by 0.42p per day, while costs are now 27.1p per litre more expensive than they were at the start of the Iran war on February 28.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Petrol car owners are now expected to pay 20.4 per cent more per litre than they were at the start of March, adding almost £15 to an average 55-litre tank to £88.Simon Williams, head of policy at the RAC, said this was "very unwelcome news" for motorists who relied on their petrol cars to get around.The price hike is even more stark when...
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