A litre of petrol at Asda cost an average of 2.1p more on average than rival supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, the RAC has said. The difference in average diesel prices was even steeper, at 2.
5p per litre. The RAC analysis found that across all UK forecourts, the average price of petrol fell by 2.4p per litre last month to 147.
9. Diesel prices dipped by 4.5p per litre to 153.
6p. RAC senior policy officer Rod Dennis said pump prices should be falling much faster to reflect a decline in wholesale costs. He said: “A month of decreasing fuel prices should be seen as a good one for drivers but the sheer time it is taking for any meaningful price reductions to reach forecourts is if anything a continuing cause of concern.
“When it comes to much-needed pump price cuts, it’s sadly a case of too little too leisurely, with most drivers still getting a miserable deal every time they fill up. “We’re once again in classic ‘rocket and feather’ territory, with pump prices only trickling down when they should really be falling like a stone. “It’s also interesting to see that Asda no longer holds the crown for selling the cheapest fuel despite the pledge made when it was subject to a merger a year ago.
“The other three major supermarkets, as well as some enterprising independents, now offer lower prices.” Asda was approached for a comment. Experts from Swansway Motor Group have outlined 5 money-saving tips for motorists grappling with rising fuel costs .
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