The price of fuel and home heating oil has started to drop in Northern Ireland.
The latest update from the Consumer Council's Fuel Price Checker, published on Thursday, July 14, shows an overall reduction in the average price of petrol, diesel, and heating oil.
In a boost to drivers, the price of diesel has fallen for the second week in a row - with the average price now 195.6p per litre, down from 197.2p last week.
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Updated figures show the price of petrol has fallen, too, reducing on average from 189.9p per litre last week to 189.4p per litre as of Thursday.
According to the latest update, the Consumer Council has found the highest average diesel prices were recorded in Ballymena and Lisburn at 199.4p per litre. The lowest price of diesel, however, was found at a forecourt in Derry at 184.9p per litre.
The highest price of petrol was 193.9p per litre, recorded in Antrim, Ballymena, Belfast, Dungannon, Lisburn and Magherafelt. The lowest price of petrol was recorded in Derry, with a petrol station selling it for just 175.9p per litre.
The Consumer Council's latest figures also show the price of home heating oil has reduced in Northern Ireland. Their weekly price checker shows the average cost of 500L of heating oil is now £471.15, a reduction on average of £23 from this time last week.
On average, 300L of heating oil will now set you back £297.74 - a reduction of £11 on average.
Consumers can get in touch with the Consumer Council for free independent advice by calling Freephone 0800 121 6022 or by emailing contact@consumercouncil.org.uk.
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