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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Lauren Almeida

UK petrol prices hit highest level in almost four years as bank holiday getaway looms

Vehicles travelling along the M4 motorway near Bristol.
Millions of people are preparing to make car journeys over the bank holiday weekend in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA

UK petrol prices have hit their highest level since 2022, piling more financial pressure on motorists before the bank holiday weekend.

The average cost of petrol has reached 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs an average of 183.4p a litre, according to the AA breakdown company.

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