Tank of diesel £6.60 cheaper than a year ago – RAC


Pump prices for petrol and diesel remain significantly lower than a year ago, despite slight increases in November, according to the RAC.

Petrol rose by 1p to 136.5p, while diesel climbed nearly 2p to 142.25p per litre. Since October, petrol has risen by 1.7p but remains 10.5p cheaper than last year, saving drivers £5.75 per tank. Diesel, up 2.8p, is still 12p cheaper, translating to a £6.60 saving per fill-up.

Supermarkets offered lower prices, with petrol averaging 133.2p and diesel 138.6p, undercutting the UK average by over 3p per litre.

Northern Ireland had the cheapest fuel at 130.6p for petrol and 135.2p for diesel, while England was the most expensive at 136p and 141.7p respectively.

Although pump prices edged up, oil prices remained stable at $73 per barrel, and the pound held steady at $1.28, keeping wholesale costs largely unchanged.

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