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Where do fuel prices go next?

With concern over fuel prices growing, we look at what’s next for the cost of a litre of petrol.

Where do fuel prices go next?

09th March 2011

According to Adrian Tink, RAC's motoring strategist, if the Government goes ahead with its duty hike then average unleaded prices are likely to hit £1.40, with diesel going as high as £1.45 per litre.

"Over the next six months, if oil hits USD200 a barrel like some analysts are predicting, then you'll be seeing £1.50 to £1.60 per litre.

"There are protests and petitions going on but people don't want to be disruptive. Blockading petrol stations doesn't actually make much of a difference.

A large part of the reason for why prices are so high is down to the price of oil and protests won't change that."

Read more:

Overview - Auto Express's in-depth coverage of the the rising price of fuel, what it means for you and what you can do to cut your fuel bills.
Current state of affairs - We take a look at the average price of fuel across the UK and what motoring groups are saying.
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6 Comments

A large part of the reason for why prices are so high is down to the price of oil and protests won't change that

What planet is this person from? Is he aware how much of the cost is tax?

By greenbank9 on 9 March, 2011, 6:42pm

I agree, most of it is just tax, there is no reason why the government should basically profit so much of 3 different taxes on petrol, its a crime. No other country has these extortionate taxes. What do they do with the excess they make from it. After all every time oil prices rise, the UK government is benefitting from VAT on top and duty.

By hotredman on 9 March, 2011, 8:22pm

Twerp

so tax has no bearing on the price of fuel then? Mr Tink is a twerp

By yellowbear on 10 March, 2011, 8:20am

Government and speculators are to blame

Events in Libya are just an excuse for speculators to drive prices higher - Libya was only 2% of the market, and the Saudis said they'd make up lost production.

This is akin to black marketeers profiteering from shortages in wartime. The government must act, getting other governments to crack down, before all our economies suffer.

Mind you, most of the pump price is still tax; the government feels able to spend £500m on a superfluous census and £400m a year extra to the EU, which is ironically a block to lowering local fuel prices....

By brianthelion on 10 March, 2011, 8:37am

140P a gallon!!!!! Just were do you live?.

We live in Norfolk the price of Diesel NOW is £1.41.9P/Litre
In the country you can not do anything without a car, does this government care ................................................. NO.

By johnbmwx6 on 10 March, 2011, 9:18am

Profits for the rich...

This government COULD do something about fuel prices but it won't.

Even though the previous two administrations were dire, at least they had the b@lls to be honest and admit they were putting up fuel duty to encourage people into more fuel efficient cars. And it worked to some degree.

This government seem to hope we will stop whining and forget about it over time. Well Mr Cameron, I've got news for you mate, When your Harrods delivery charge overshadows your posh food bill, maybe even YOU will sit up and take notice...

By sgtgrash on 11 March, 2011, 8:45pm

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