PRICES at the “UK’s cheapest petrol station” have dropped even further – to more than 20p a litre less than the national average.
The price of petrol at the Shell filling station in rural Devon is now 164.9p a litre, compared with the national average of 190.65p, according to the RAC fuel watch.
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Drivers rushed to the garage earlier this week after spotting petrol on sale for 169.9p – but the outlet has now lowered its prices even more.
It means drivers in the area can fill up their tank for just under £100.
The filling station at Trago Mills department store in Newton Abbot is also selling diesel at 179.9p, compared to a national average of 198.42p
The RAC said: “We monitor both wholesale and retail fuel prices daily, including those at the UK’s supermarkets and urge retailers to pass on cost savings to motorists when they can be made.”
The UK’s fuel prices have been on the rise due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, which has caused oil prices to soar.
Most of Europe relies on Russia’s oil and gas reserves for its own supply, however leaders have pledged to ban oil imports to punish Moscow which has seen prices skyrocket due to an increased global demand.
While this petrol station might be cheaper than your closest forecourt, you shouldn’t drive miles and miles out of your way for cheaper fuel.
Using extra fuel is likely to cancel out any potential saving you might make.
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Petrol stations will often cut prices based on competition in the local area.
Luke Bodset, the AA’s fuel price spokesman, said some forecourts have “seized the competitive advantage” of lowering their prices.
He said: “Prior to the pandemic, the ‘cost-cutter’ supermarkets would race to announce pump price reductions in line with falls of the wholesale cost.
“That just doesn’t happen now.
“However, there are some independent fuel stations that are charging lower prices that are not only awesome, but where the rest of the fuel trade should be heading.”
Motorists queued to top up their tanks at a Tesco petrol station in Cambridgeshire last month after fuel was spotted at just 168.9p a litre.
How can I save money on fuel?
Drivers have been facing large fuel price increases over recent months – but there are way to save money.
But you don’t have to drive around aimlessly looking for the cheapest deals – there are a range of websites and apps that will tell you nearby fuel prices based on where you live.
Fleet News and Allstar lets you to check petrol prices across the counties so you can see how your region compares to the UK average.
The PetrolPrices app and website lets you check prices from more than 8,000 forecourts near you and using data provided by the public.
Comparison website Confused.com also has a petrol prices checker that lets registered users find petrol prices within a five, 10 or 25mile radius.
Here are four easy ways to cut down your petrol bills by hundreds of pounds a year.
Plus, we round up six ways to make a tank of petrol last longer.
