The RAC has taken aim at retailers, as it says they have increased their profit margins
Average petrol prices have risen by nearly 8p per litre so far this year, figures show. A 1.6p increase over the past week has brought the average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts to a five-month high of 148.5p, according to Government data.
RAC fuel price spokesperson Simon Williams said: "This year is proving to be another tough one for drivers. Both petrol and diesel are now the most expensive they've been since November last year, which is bad for households, businesses and the economy, especially as we know there is a close link between fuel prices and inflation.
"We find it hard to believe that a margin of 13p a litre on diesel - compared to the long-term average of 8p - is fair. This surely won't go unnoticed by the Competition and Markets Authority which only two weeks ago expressed its concern about higher retailer margins."
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