The average price of a litre of petrol and diesel has reached new highs. There are reports of some forecourts selling diesel at more than £2 a litre.
According to data firm Experian Catalist the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Wednesday was 159.6p, up from 158.2p on Tuesday. The average cost of a litre of diesel reached a new high of 167.4p on Wednesday, up from 165.2p on Tuesday.
A BP service station off the A2 near Canterbury, Kent, raised the price of diesel to 206.9p per litre. A garage on Isle of Wight raised the price of diesel to 201.5p per litre today (Thursday, March 10).
Osborne Garage in East Cowes added 10p to the cost of diesel overnight. In contrast, independent Whitwell Garage on the opposite side of the island is charging customers 41p less, according to Island Echo.
A BP service station off the A2 near Canterbury, Kent, has also raised the price of diesel to 206.9p per litre. The news comes as global oil prices are at the highest level for 14 years, forcing families to pay out about £17 more to fill a typical 55-litre car than a year ago.
RAC spokesperson Simon Williams warned motorists of a continuation in rising fuel costs in the coming days.
"The cost of filling a 55-litre family car with petrol is now £87 – £7 more than it was at the start of the year.
“Diesel drivers are even worse off, with a tank now costing more than £90 for the first time ever – £8 more than in early January.”
Some Isle of Wight residents have reacted with shock to the cost of fuel. Anne-Marie Hayles said she feels sorry for holiday makers.
"I feel sorry for the people who have been on holiday, then struggling to find fuel to get home as others are panicking and having to use this as a last stop before going, she said.
