Petrol and diesel prices are almost at pre-pandemic levels, despite oil prices lower than they were this time last year. Petrol on Wednesday averaged 118.91p a litre, up from almost 4p in a month; diesel now costs 122.22p a litre, up 7p over the same period,the AA Fuel Price Report found.
That rise comes as Government statistics show car travel is around 55% of lower than pre-lockdown levels - with road transport in total was down 37%.
AA fuel price spokesman Luke Bosdet said: “With people driving fewer miles and going to fuel stations less frequently, some will have seen pump prices jump 4p a litre between visits. "This will come as a shock." Who's to blame The AA said the rise comes following a $5 to $6-a-barrel jump in the price of oil
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