Petrol prices hit 'frightening' new record high of 177.9p a litre, figures show

Prices at the pumps have been soaring in recent months due to the war in Russia and bottlenecks in supply chains.

Average petrol prices have reached a "frightening" new record high of 177.9p a litre, figures show, a further increase on the last record price set just days ago.

Fuel prices have been hitting new fresh highs every few days in recent weeks, as the supply dries up at a time when demand is starting to gain speed.

The average cost to fill a 55-litre family car with unleaded petrol is now nearly £98, according to the RAC, with prices still likely to continue increasing.

A tank of diesel costs nearly £102.

"The relentless run of record fuel prices continued over the bank holiday with the average price of petrol rocketing nearly 4p a litre since the end of May," said RAC fuel spokesperson Simon Williams.

The cost of unleaded was now "frightening", he said, with more bad news on the way.

Regarding the above and the ongoing fuel price increases..

Over the past two years the industry has suffered significant Covid related costs and in the most part I have been able to absorb these costs and not passed them onto my customers / pupils.

• Please be advised that your hourly rate will increase by £1.00 from Monday June 13th 2022

Together with this all the other costs, vehicle tax, accountants, servicing Etc. Even the Standards Check test that all instructors have to do when requested by the DVSA has now been charged directly to us; almost everything in our day-to-day living is on the increase.

Some instructors are advocating sitting on the side of the road for long periods to conserve the fuel cost! I have never been one of these instructors, learning to drive means you have to drive. The more you drive the more exposure you have to traffic, various road situations, signs, lines etc. Which means the more likely you will be able to deal with them when it comes to your DVSA Practical test.

I will of course keep this under review and should the prices start to return to some sort of ‘normal’ level I will adjust the lesson price accordingly..

Thank you for your continued support - Derek