Scottish drivers across the country have been issued a message that they could begin to see fuel prices drop by 4p per litre at pumps across the country.
It comes as drivers across the country have been hit with astronomical prices over the past few months, with prices recently reaching record-highs. The latest figures from The RAC suggests that drivers are paying 190.65p per litre for petrol, while diesel has risen to 198.42p per litre.
Now The AA has said that drivers should begin to see prices beginning to drop, reports The Liverpool Echo. It comes after motoring services have accused accused retailers of acting too slowly, and not going far enough with price cuts.
Birmingham Live reports that the 5p fuel cut that was announced by Rishi Sunak back in March has failed to stop prices rising at the pumps.
Luke Bosdet, the AA’s fuel price spokesman, told The Telegraph : “Even commentators in the fuel trade say that their pump prices should be falling 4p in the next few days."
Mr Bosdet said earlier this week: "Falling pump prices provide the first piece of good news in this cost-of-living crisis, but the reductions should be much bigger and should have started last week if not sooner. The question now is how much of the potential saving will be passed on to the consumer.
"As usual, the fuel trade shows itself very reluctant to pass on lower costs and give relief to hard-pressed motorists." RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: "With oil dropping by 10 a barrel yesterday causing wholesale prices of both petrol and diesel to fall further, even more pressure is now on the supermarkets to act and treat drivers fairly.
"We can guarantee retailers will be rushing to buy new stock today at these low prices, but they will no doubt still remain reluctant to reduce their forecourt prices. If we don't see a significant supermarket cut in the next few days it will be nothing short of scandalous.
"And, even if retailers eventually do the right thing, we still need further help from the Government to make the cost of driving more affordable as so many people are being financially impacted by the record high prices. Perhaps a change at No 11 will finally lead to the fuel tax cuts we've been calling for."
It comes just after The Daily Record reported that Asda was offering drivers £5 off their groceries when they filled up with petrol at some of their Scottish forecourts.
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