Fuel prices continue to rise as Britain remains in the midst of a cost of living crisis.
Figures from data firm Experian show the average price of a litre of diesel at UK forecourts reached a new high of 197.1p on Tuesday, while the average price of petrol was a record 189.3p per litre, which the AA branded “a disgrace”. Twelve months ago the prices were 133.5p for diesel and 131.1p for petrol.
The Competition and Markets Authority announced last week that it will carry out a “short and focused review” of fuel prices after a request by Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng. Additionally, car use increased on Tuesday, due to industrial action resulting in the cancellation of 80% of train services.