An auto service company claimed that record fuel prices should be lowered to reflect the drop in wholesale costs.
this RAC Called on retailers to “play fairly with drivers” by lowering the price of a liter of gasoline by 6 pence.
Since the beginning of this month, the average pump price of gasoline has risen by 3 pence per liter, and despite the recent drop in wholesale costs, it still reached 147.27 pence.
Every time you refuel a typical 55-liter family petrol car, failure to pass on the savings to the driver will cost an extra £3.50.
diesel engine The average cost per liter is 150.66 pence, which RAC believes should be reduced by 4 pence.
Last month, fuel prices exceeded the all-time high set in April 2012 and continued to rise.
RAC Fuels spokesperson Simon Williams said: “In the past few days, the wholesale price of gasoline has fallen sharply, which means that the largest retailers are in a good position to cut prices and ease the burden on drivers who pay in pounds across the UK. 80 For a complete 55-liter fuel tank.
“Because the four major supermarkets are responsible for selling 45% of the country’s fuel, they are constantly buying new supplies, so they can pass on the savings directly to customers-unlike small retailers, they tend to buy fuel only once. Two weeks.
“The longer they delay doing the right thing, the more they make for every liter of gas they sell, and the worse the driver’s situation.
“Considering how many drivers are in financial trouble because of the high cost of refueling, this seems very demanding for drivers.
“The RAC study found that as gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise to their current historical highs, about half of drivers (46%) will be forced to cut other household expenditures.”
