These are the cheapest places for petrol and diesel in Lancashire on Thursday, August 24
Petrol and diesel prices have been rising in recent weeks contributing to the cost of living crisis and at a time when many people are looking to journey out during the school summer holidays.
According to the RAC, the current average price for a litre of unleaded is 150.66p, while while it is 152.51p for diesel. The supermarket average for petrol is 147.21p and for diesel is 149.49p while motorway prices are on average about 15p more. The latest increase in pump prices means petrol is now at its highest level since early January. Oil prices have risen steadily in recent months because of global production cuts, before easing earlier in August.An AA spokesperson said: "Wholesale cost increases appear to have peaked for the moment but the fallout from the recent surge is still finding its way to the pumps. It is still possible to find fuel stations offering fuel at 4p-5p a litre cheaper than most.
For those seeking the cheapest fuel, PetrolPrices.com has a handy tool that allows drivers to find the lowest prices near them. LancsLive has rounded up the cheapest places to get petrol and diesel today .Asda Chorley Automat, 142.7pEssar Preston , 146.7p
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