Petrol prices in Bristol have hit a record high this week with some forecourts charging £1.50 a litre. The soar in prices comes amid already rising prices for petrol in the UK, but Russia’s decision to send troops into Ukraine has also had an impact and has forced things even higher.
The price of Brent crude oil hit its highest level in eight years after increasing by 6.3% to 102.90 US dollars per barrel shortly after 8am on Thursday. Average fuel prices at UK forecourts are already at record highs, and the situation is expected to worsen as retailers pass on further rises in wholesale costs.
As of Saturday morning (February 26) the Esso garages in Park Row and Hotwells Road were charging £150.9 per litre for unleaded and £154.9 for diesel. The Asda Bedminster forecourt was slightly cheaper however with unleaded at £146.7 a litre and diesel £149.7.
