Petrol and diesel drivers continue to face sky-high fuel prices at forecourts, following concerns that some filling stations could face shortages.
Fresh data from RAC Fuel Watch shows that drivers are paying an average of more than 150p for petrol and 177p for diesel amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Simon Williams, head of policy at the RAC, described it as an “unwelcome milestone”, noting that petrol prices have not been this high since mid-May two years ago.
Drivers are being warned that prices will continue to rise over the coming days and weeks, with fears that diesel could cost £1.82 a litre by Easter.
Fears have also been heightened after Allan Leighton, executive chairman of Asda, warned that higher fuel demand had led to local “spikes”.
He suggested that “the odd pump” was affected at some petrol stations around the UK, although there are no fears around supplies at Asda forecourts.
An Asda spokesperson said all forecourts around the UK are receiving their normal fuel deliveries and are operating as usual.
“From time to time, an individual pump may be briefly unavailable while it is being refilled, but customers will continue to have access to fuel across our estate,” the spokesperson added.
Some forecourts have reported the unavailability of fuel in recent days
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A spokesperson for Fuels Industry UK said: “Companies are monitoring the fuel supply situation closely and reporting regularly into the energy department on the status now and for the weeks ahead.
“Supply remains stable in the UK and our members are working hard to ensure that remains the case.”
A Treasury source said: “We took action precisely to prevent companies exploiting this crisis – and if they do, we will clamp down on it – because Labour is on the side of working people.”
GB News has rounded up the most expensive petrol and diesel prices in the UK, according to the most up-to-date analysis from the Government’s Fuel Finder tool.
An Asda boss warned that some forecourts may have shortages from time to time
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Most expensive petrol prices
Cluanie Inn Hotel, Glenmoriston, Inverness (IV63 7YW) – 188.38p
Shell Taunton Deane South, Taunton, Somerset (TA3 7PF) – 179.9p
Chatham Road Service Station, Maidstone, Kent (ME14 2ND) – 179.9p
Shell Chesterfield South and North, Tibshelf, Derbyshire (DE55 5TZ) – 179.9p
Rownhams West and East MWSA, Southampton, Hampshire (SO16 8AP) – 179.9p
Michaelwood North and South SFC MWSA, Dursley, Gloucestershire (GL11 6DD) – 179.9p
Winchester South and North Connect MWSA, Winchester, Hampshire (SO21 1PP) – 179.9p
Reading West and East Connect MWSA, Reading, Berkshire (RG30 3UQ) – 179.9p
Strensham MWSA Connect, Strensham, Worcestershire (WR8 9LJ) – 179.9p
Norton Canes Connect MWSA, Cannock, Staffordshire (WS11 9UX) – 179.9p
Petrol and diesel prices peaked across the UK in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 | PAMost expensive diesel prices
A&C Maclean, Castlebay, Isle of Barra (HS9 5XD) – 210p
Oak Service Station, Felsted, Dunmow (CM6 3LD) – 199.9p
Stratton Motor Company Norfolk Ltd, Long Stratton, Norwich (NR15 2XJ) – 199.9p
MFG Gretna (MSA), Gretna, Dumfrieshire (DG16 5HQ) – 195.9P
MFG Maidstone (MSA), Hollingbourne, Kent (ME17 1SS) – 195.9p
MFG Thurrock (MSA), Grays, Essex (RM16 3BG) – 195.9p
MFG Park Lane, Westminster, London (W1K 7HB) – 195.9p
FM Auto Repairs, Lumsden, Huntly (AB54 4JP) – 192.9p
Rothesay Motor Services, Rothesay, Isle of Bute (PA20 0DJ) – 192p
Rownhams West and East MWSA, Southampton, Hampshire (SO16 8AP) – 191.9p