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UK petrol prices hit highest level in almostfour years as bank holiday getaway looms

Average cost of petrol reaches 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs average of 183.4p, according to the AA

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Lauren Almeida28 Aug 2026, 11:56 amUpdated 1h ago1 min readEuropeUnited Kingdom
UK petrol prices hit highest level in almost four years as bank holiday getaway looms

United KingdomLauren Almeida

Average cost of petrol reaches 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs average of 183.4p, according to the AA

UK petrol prices have hit their highest level since 2022, piling more financial pressure on motorists before the bank holiday weekend.

The average cost of petrol has reached 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs an average of 183.4p a litre, according to the AA breakdown company.

UK petrol prices have hit their highest level since 2022, piling more financial pressure on motorists before the bank holiday weekend.

This report is published with credit to The Guardian. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on The Guardian

Source: The Guardian · Lauren Almeida. Published 28 Aug 2026, 11:56 am.

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