The UK is expected to bake under unprecedented high temperatures next week, as the Met Office issues its first ever red weather warning for ‘extreme heat’. In Greater Manchester, the temperatures are expected to reach 32C on Monday and climb to 34C on Tuesday.
In some parts of the UK, the mercury is expected to hit a record-breaking 40C. With these potential record-breaking temperatures expected, many drivers will be utilising their car’s air conditioning system to keep cool.
However, many people many be worried about the true cost of using the internal cooling feature, as the cost-of-living crisis ensures petrol prices remain high. The national average price of petrol currently stands at 189.8p, while diesel is 197.9p, according to Confused.com.
