PETROL prices have reached an eight year high of £1.36 a litre as motorists continue to battle a fuel crisis.
Latest government figures show that a litre of fuel has now reached 136.1p a litre and 139.2p a litre for diesel.
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It comes as many drivers are still struggling to fill their cars, more than a week after forecourts started to run dry.
The cost of petrol has increased from 113.5p a year ago, while diesel is up from 118.24p.
Some motorists have accused petrol retailers of profiteering amid the nationwide fuel shortage, with reports of some forecourts charging more than £2 a litre.
This week the Army was brought in to deliver fuel to petrol stations as the situation was described as “absolutely horrendous”.
The shortage is believed to be particularly serious in London and the South East, according to the petrol Retailers Association.
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