There could be some respite for drivers in the next fortnight as petrol prices may drop by as much as £10 in the next two weeks. Average pump prices are down to 188.76p a litre for petrol and 196.96p a litre for diesel.
Drivers could save £10 on filling up a tank in two weeks, it has been reported, reports Leicestershire Live. Luke Bosdet, the AA's fuel price spokesman, says the fall in price could come "providing the fuel trade is prepared to pass them on".
He said: "The problem is that, in many places, the price cuts are quite simply not happening despite more than six weeks of falling costs. Roads may suffer extreme heat but pump prices should have cooled off much more significantly by now."
Lib Dem MP Jamie Stone said people living in rural parts are facing far higher costs than others in more urban areas. Liberal Democrat analysis shows households in rural areas can pay £114 a week in transport costs - nearly £40 more than those living in towns and cities.
Accusing the UK Government of "refusing to lift a finger to help", Mr Stone demanded action from the five Tory MPs who are fighting to become the next prime minister. The Liberal Democrats want rural fuel duty relief to be doubled to 10p a litre, as well as claiming the scheme should be "significantly expanded" to cover more areas.
The party also wants an emergency cut in VAT, reducing the charge from 20% to 17.5%.
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