Drivers have been hit by fuel prices reaching new highs despite a slump in wholesale costs. Figures from data firm Experian Catalist show the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Monday, February 14 was 163.7p.
This takes the cost of filling a typical 55-litre family car with petrol above £90 for the first time. The average cost of a litre of diesel on Monday was a record 173.7p.
Oil prices surged after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but declined in recent days, leading to a cut in wholesale costs for fuel retailers. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Drivers should be encouraged by oil and wholesale prices dropping again yesterday.
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“It’s now vital that the biggest retailers who buy fuel most often start to reflect these reductions at the pumps to give drivers a much-needed break from the pain of constantly rising prices.”
The website petrolprices.com outlines the latest prices per litre of petrol. These are the latest prices on there in Nottingham as of March 16.
Please note due to the fluctuating market these are subject to change.
Morrisons Bulwell - 157.7p
Texaco Beechdale Road - 157.9p
Morrisons Netherfield - 157.9p
Asda Strelley Road - 158.2p
Texcao Meadow Lane - 158.9p
BP Mansfield Road Daybrook - 158.9p
Shell Sherwood Rise - 159.9p
Sainsbury's Melton Road - 159.9p
Esso Nuthall Road - 159.9p
BP Clifton Lane - 159.9p
Sainsbury's Beeston - 159.9p
Tesco Beeston - 160p
Asda Hyson Green - 160.7p
Asda West Bridgford - 160.7p
Morrisons Gamston - 160.7p
Asda Arnold - 160.9p
Sainsbury's Arnold - 161.9p
Texaco Burton Road - 161.9p
Esso Mansfield Road - 162p
Texaco Westdale Lane - 162.4p
Some of the most expensive fuel stations in Nottingham:
Esso Valley Road Basford - 166.9p
BP Wollaton Vale - 166.9p
Shell Carlton Road - 168.9p
BP Lenton Boulevard - 169.9p
M1 Trowell Services Moto - 183.9p
How much are you paying to fill up? Let us know in the comments below