Petrol and diesel prices coming down again - RAC reaction
News • Jun 14, 2019 11:01 BST
The RAC's fuel spokesperson reacts to the news this morning that petrol and diesel prices will be coming down again, reflecting wholesale fuel price movements
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News • May 08, 2019 11:14 BST
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Press releases • May 03, 2019 00:01 BST
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Press releases • May 01, 2019 13:00 BST
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