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Posted at 13:5313:53
UK petrol price hits 155p per litre for first time
Katy Austin
Transport correspondent
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We've got some new information on the surge in petrol prices amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Motoring group the AA says the average price of a litre of petrol at UK pumps has hit 155p for the first time - pushing the cost to more than £7 a gallon.
Filling up a car with a 55-litre tank now costs almost £17 more than a year ago, rising from £68.60 to £85.59, the AA says.
On Sunday, petrol reached 155.62p a litre on average, with diesel at 161.28p.
And experts have warned of further price rises to come.
The rise, which has seen oil prices soar to the highest level since July 2008, came after the US said it was discussing a potential ban on Russian supplies with other countries.
Brent crude - the global oil benchmark - rose above $139 a barrel, before easing to around $130 (£99).
James Spencer, managing director of Portland Fuel, warns that "even if we can get extra supplies on to the market, nothing will happen quickly”.
"I'm afraid we are going to see prices in excess of £1.70 to £1.75 a litre."
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Posted at 13:5313:53
UK petrol price hits 155p per litre for first time
Katy Austin
Transport correspondent
Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images
We've got some new information on the surge in petrol prices amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Motoring group the AA says the average price of a litre of petrol at UK pumps has hit 155p for the first time - pushing the cost to more than £7 a gallon.
Filling up a car with a 55-litre tank now costs almost £17 more than a year ago, rising from £68.60 to £85.59, the AA says.
On Sunday, petrol reached 155.62p a litre on average, with diesel at 161.28p.
And experts have warned of further price rises to come.
The rise, which has seen oil prices soar to the highest level since July 2008, came after the US said it was discussing a potential ban on Russian supplies with other countries.
Brent crude - the global oil benchmark - rose above $139 a barrel, before easing to around $130 (£99).
James Spencer, managing director of Portland Fuel, warns that "even if we can get extra supplies on to the market, nothing will happen quickly”.
"I'm afraid we are going to see prices in excess of £1.70 to £1.75 a litre."
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