UK drivers face 'grim' fuel cost hikes as some petrol stations charge over £2 for diesel

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UK drivers face 'grim' fuel cost hikes as some petrol stations charge over £2 for diesel.

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Experts are warning that petrol and diesel prices will continue to rise over the coming days and weeks, with drivers potentially seeing new Iran war-peaks.The latest data from RAC Fuel Watch marks an unwelcome update for millions of motorists around the country as they face high costs at the pumps.Drivers are now paying an average of 157.81p per litre for petrol, less than 2p under the record-high price for the Iran War (159.93p) seen at the end of May.It also marks a stark increase compared to July 6, when prices dropped to a low of 150.59p, with drivers shelling out an average of 7p more per litre within the matter of weeks.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say On average, petrol prices are rising by 0.3p per day, although diesel vehicle owners are seeing costs jump by 0.46p per day.They are currently paying an average of 175.71p per litre.

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While this is around 15p cheaper than the record price since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, drivers are suffering nonetheless.Since the...

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