The largest monthly jump in fuel prices in two years has hit motorists, with costs driven cuts in production by Russia and Saudi Arabia and wars in Ukraine and Gaza. An average full tank of unleaded now costs £79.62, according to the RAC.
The average cost at the pumps rose 4p a litre in February and diesel shot up nearly 5p and unleaded is now 144.76p.The typical 55 litres of diesel it takes to fill up a family car went up £2.60 to £84.27.
5. A round up of fuel prices in Burnley as prices at the petrol pumps rise
Texaco Garage, Burnley Road, Padiham petrol (£149.9p) diesel (£155.9p) photo taken 2021 Photo: submitted
6. A round up of fuel prices in Burnley as prices at the petrol pumps rise
Casterton Avenue garage petrol (£145.9p) diesel (£152.9p) Photo: submitted
7. A round up of fuel prices in Burnley as prices at the petrol pumps rise
Asda, Burnley, petrol £142.7p diesel (£151.7p) Photo: submitted
8. A round up of fuel prices in Burnley as prices at the petrol pumps rise
Tesco, Burnley petrol (£142.9) diesel (£151.9p) photo taken 2021 Photo: submitted