In good news for penny-pinching motorists, the AA has predicted that we will soon see 'at least' another 15p slashed off the price of petrol and diesel.
The latest AA Fuel Price Report shows that on Tuesday, petrol across the UK averaged 172.88p a litre. That is 18.65p lower than the 191.53p record set more than six weeks ago on July 3.
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However, the cost of petrol is still far higher than this time last year.
Luke Bosdet, AA’s fuel price spokesperson, said: “This is a glass half full and half empty situation for UK drivers.
“Yes, they are paying on average approaching 19p a litre less for petrol and saving nearly £10.30 a tank.
“But, the fuel is still 37.6p a litre more expensive than a year ago (135.29p).
“That is still at danger level for young drivers and those with families who we know, from AA research among thousands of its members, have been forced into debt or seeking financial help from friends and family.
“In previous pump price crashes, drivers could reckon on the supermarkets racing to pass on the savings, trying to steal a march on their rivals.”
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