The average cost of a full tank of petrol for a typical 55-litre family car has exceeded £100 for the first time, according to figures from data firm Experian Catalist. The average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts reached a record 182.3p on Wednesday, according to the firm.
That was an increase of 1.6p compared with the previous day. This means the average cost of filling a typical 55-litre family car is £100.27.
The average price of a litre of diesel on Wednesday was a record 188.1p.
