Asda has knocked another 4p off fuel in a welcome move for thousands of households ahead of the weekend.
The grocer said it's reducing costs from today, thanks to a drop in wholesale prices.
Customers will be able to benefit from 4p off diesel and 3p off petrol at all 322 fuel stations from Friday.
It's the second time in a week that the supermarket giant has knocked down prices, after sparking a first wave of cuts last Friday .
The price cut means drivers filling up at an Asda station will pay no more than 124.7p per litre on diesel and 123.7p per litre on unleaded petrol.
Asda fuel buyer, Dave Tyrer said: "We’re pleased to once again lead another fuel price cut and to help our customers' hard-earned cash go a little further.
"When filling up at an Asda petrol station you will pay no more than 124.7ppl on diesel and 123.7ppl on unleaded which will be a welcomed boost for the millions of drivers across the country.
“Compared with a week ago, we've saved drivers 7ppl on diesel or £3.85 when filling a 55 litre tank”
According to Asda's Income Tracker, May saw a global 4.3% price increase on fuel compared to the year before - accounting for the fastest rise since November 2018.
Jack Cousens, head of road policy for the AA added: “Asda are providing drivers a ray of sunshine following a week of stormy weather.
“While Asda show themselves to be a friend at the pumps, others drag their heels favouring the ‘rocket and feather’ approach.
“Low income families who rely on their car need an affordable source of fuel. Providing intermittent minimum spend in store for a money off voucher are often out of reach for those who most need it.”
Jack Cousens, head of road policy for the AA said: "While Asda show themselves to be a friend at the pumps, others drag their heels favouring the "rocket and feather" approach.
"Low income families who rely on their car need an affordable source of fuel.
"Providing intermittent minimum spend in store for a money off voucher are often out of reach for those who most need it."
More ways to save money on petrol
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Fill up at busy petrol stations - These stations buy more fuel and can take advantage of falling prices. “The big petrol stations have deliveries every day so they can change the price,” Arthur Renshaw, of petrol station analyst Catalist Experian, told The Mirror . “But a small petrol station in a village may have a delivery every couple of weeks.”
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Choose a big station - Stations buy their fuel on the wholesale market. Just as in any other negotiation, the big buyers are better able to strike a deal.
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Look for a cluster of stations - When several stations are close together, they are more likely to cut prices to tempt drivers in. “If you are in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, you have much less competition than in the centre of Manchester,” said Renshaw.
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Do your research - The website PetrolPrices.com allows you to compare prices in your area. It also lists the latest average prices, so you know if you’re being ripped off.
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Stop by provincial towns - Airports, motorways, expensive cities and rural areas have the highest charges, according to PetrolPrices.com analysis. “The golden path is down the middle where rent is cheap,” Zaborszky explained.
