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Petrol Prices Soar in UK, Saving Tips Inside

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Petrol prices in the UK are surging, with the average cost up by nearly 2.5 pence per litre for petrol and over 3 pence for diesel since last Saturday. In Greater Manchester, the regional average for petrol is 131.9 pence per litre, slightly below the national average of 135.4 pence. Drivers can save significantly by shopping around, with the cheapest petrol currently available at an Asda station in Bolton for 127.7 pence per litre. Some stations have increased prices by up to 9 pence, raising concerns about potential profiteering amidst the squeeze on household budgets. Diesel owners are particularly affected, with the national average standing at 147 pence per litre. The best deal for diesel in Greater Manchester is at a Tesco station in Horwich, Bolton, for 135.9 pence per litre. Oil markets remain volatile, with Brent crude topping 83 dollars a barrel, potentially leading to even higher pump prices and steeper home energy bills.

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Petrol Prices Soar in UK, Saving Tips Inside

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Petrol Prices Soar in UK, Saving Tips Inside. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On March 6, petrol prices across the UK are climbing due to the war in the Middle East, with the average cost of nearly 2.5 pence per W. Leader for petrol and over three pence for diesel since last Saturday. In Greater Manchester, the regional average sits at 131.9 pence per liter for petrol, a bit below the national figure of. 135.4 pence. Drivers can save big by shopping around, as the cheapest petrol is at an as-to station on the linkway in Bolton, charging just 127.7 pence per liter. Filling at typical 55-liter tank there costs about 70 pounds, up to 9 pounds less than at the price he has spot in the area. Some stations have high prices by as much as 9 pence, prompting warnings from groups like Fairfuel UK about possible proper tearing amid the squeeze, on household budgets. Families with average cars feel the pinch most, especially with diesel averaging 147 pence nationally.

1:01For diesel owners in Greater Manchester, the best deal is at a Tesco on Manslway in Horge Bolton at 135.9 pence. Per liter, still under the UK average, data comes from a government backed price feed covering most major retailers. Oil markets remain tense, with Brent crew topping $83 a barrel, raising fears of even higher palm prices and steeper home energy. People's ahead as supplies stay at risk. People's ahead as supplies stay at risk.

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