Petrol and diesel prices remain low as drivers make pump savings

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Petrol costs have remained calm for seven weeks with drivers enjoying up to a 6p per litre fuel saving. Costs were almost identical to a month ago despite previous warnings that the cost of


fuel could rise as coronavirus lockdown restrictions were eased. Diesel costs were also similar to levels recorded in mid-August in a major win for cash-strapped road users. Analysis form


the AA has revealed that there is an “astonishing” 6p per litre price gap in favour of the superstores. Meanwhile, supermarket diesel customers also continued to enjoy up to a 5p per litre


saving on fuel as costs stagnated. In terms of a typical fuel tank, these savings equate to a reduction of between £3.30 and £2.75 in charges depending on the fuel type. READ MORE: FUEL DUTY


COSTS COULD RISE BY 5P PER LITRE AA analysis reveals that the average cost of petrol in the UK is 114.54 pence per litre in a slight 0.06p increase compared to last month. Their analysis


revealed that Morrisons had the cheapest petrol on the market with an average value of just 109.38p per litre. BP was the most expensive with 116.86p per litre average in an identical cost


to last month. Just one firm recorded a slight drop between August and September with JET reducing values by 0.10p. Luke Bosdet, AA’s fuel spokesman said: “With all the chopping and changing


with coronavirus restrictions and the uncertainty that has brought, pump prices on a plateau for nearly two months have given some reassurance to families with cars. “However, it’s not all


fairness and balance on the forecourts: one oil company (Jet) is able to average a £1 a tank less for petrol and diesel than other retailers in its group, and pump prices at the same


supermarket can vary by 2p a litre within a few miles.” AA analysis revealed that costs could vary up to 6p per litre across one area as many firms offered varying prices. Drivers have


previously been urged to research pump prices before filling up their vehicles to make major savings.