Petrol and diesel drivers urged to spend £70 this weekend
Drivers have been urged to consider filling up their cars with petrol or diesel THIS weekend as petrol and diesel prices drop. Drivers have seen some welcome relief with the lowest pump costs in three years across supermarket forecourts.
Drivers see average tank fill ups cost roughly £70 at the minute. The latest data revealed that the average unleaded price is now 135.53p compared to 135.87p recorded in 2021. The latest figures also show that diesel prices are averaging at 140.2p with experts noting that both fuel types are expected to fall further.
Morrisons is leading at an average of 131.6p for petrol. Asda, Sainsbury's, and Tesco follow closely behind, all averaging below 134p per litre. RAC fuel spokesperson Simon Williams has spoken out over the lower prices at the forecourt.
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Speaking out, he said: "To see pump prices drop to this level is really positive news, both for households who depend on their vehicles for getting about, and for the wider economy - as there's a clear link between the cost of fuel and the headline rate of inflation."
Williams noted that some drivers can now find petrol for as little as 126p per litre, bringing the cost of filling a typical family car to under £70. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive unleaded petrol can be as much as 37.2p per litre, the RAC data recorded.
For diesel, the price gap is also evident. Asda offers the lowest average at 136.2p, while other retailers charge up to 145.9p per litre. This 17p difference highlights the importance of shopping around for the best fuel prices.
Williams added: "We believe there is scope for pump prices to come down further in the next few weeks to reflect the lower wholesale costs retailers are paying when they buy fresh fuel stocks."