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Petrol tops 146p a litre while diesel nears 150p

Petrol tops 146p a litre while diesel nears 150p

RAC Fuel Watch data shows the average price of petrol has topped 146p a litre for the first time ever. Diesel is also at an all-time high of 149.66p.
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “The price of petrol has continued to rise since it broke through the previous record high of 142.48p on 24 October, going up 3.5p in nearly three weeks. This means filling up a 55-litre family car with unle

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Expanded ULEZ in force in London tomorrow - RAC comment

Commenting on the introduction tomorrow (Monday) of an expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone in London, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“Drivers in London need to be prepared for a much larger ultra-low emission zone from Monday. Strict emissions standards mean that, as a general rule of thumb, anyone with a diesel car registered prior to September 2015 needs to check to see if their ve

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