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Record Petrol Prices

Petrol prices at UK pumps have reached their highest-ever levels, according to an RAC report. A litre of unleaded petrol now averages 85.6p, higher on motorways and main aterials, and some analysts are warning of further increases to come.

11th April 2005

The previous record was 85.3p in 2000, when drivers blockaded roads to protest at the soaring costs and government plans to raise taxes on fuel.

"This will be a psychological blow to motorists, who already pay over ΂£1000 a year to fill up the average car. The UK has the cheapest pre-tax fuel in the EU, but the highest pump prices.

"We need to see the freeze on fuel duty continue and, longer term, a complete review of the motoring taxation system", an RAC spokesman said.

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