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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Kingsley

Petrol and diesel prices soar to new record highs as fuel duty cut wiped out

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Petrol and diesel prices have reached record highs, according to new figures.

The average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Tuesday was 167.6p per litre. The previous record of 167.3p was set on 22 March, the day before a 5p cut in fuel duty was implemented.

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