Petrol and diesel prices surge to 18-month high in blow to millions of drivers

Millions of drivers have been hit by the highest petrol and diesel prices in 18 months, as filling up a car becomes significantly more expensive. The average price of unleaded petrol has risen to 140. 6p per litre, according to new data from the RAC, marking a six per cent increase, almost 8p per litre, since the end of February. Diesel prices have risen even more sharply. The average price has climbed to 159. 2p per litre, which is 12 per cent higher than just two weeks ago and the highest

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Petrol and diesel prices surge to 18-month high in blow to millions of drivers

Millions of drivers have been hit by the highest petrol and diesel prices in 18 months, as filling up a car becomes significantly more expensive. The average price of unleaded petrol has risen to 140. 6p per litre, according to new data from the RAC, marking a six per cent increase, almost 8p per litre, since the end of February. Diesel prices have risen even more sharply. The average price has climbed to 159. 2p per litre, which is 12 per cent higher than just two weeks ago and the highest

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