Drivers may soon pay over 150p per litre for fuel following substantial price increases, raising concerns about potential profiteering at petrol stations.
Concerns over inflation rise with a 3p increase in petrol prices
In just three weeks, petrol prices have surged by 3p, sparking inflation worries for the Chancellor ahead of next month’s Budget announcement, according to recent data.
In September, petrol prices increased by 5.1p per litre.
Between August and September, the average petrol price increased by 5.1p per litre, as reported by the Office for National Statistics, keeping inflation steady at 6.7%.
UK Energy prices drive inflation to 41-year high
Inflation rose to an all-time high for milk products, pasta, and energy in October despite government assistance to lower bills.