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21/06/2013
Petrol Pump Prices Are Highest In NI
Petrol pump prices have continued to increase over the last month, with diesel drivers spending more than those using petrol, according to new figures from the AA.
The average price of petrol in the UK has increased from 133.35p a litre in mid-May to 134.61p in mid-June, while diesel has increased from 138.17p a litre to 139.16p.
Regionally, Northern Ireland motorists are paying the most or their petrol and diesel, at an average of 135.8p and 139.8p a litre, respectively. London was found to be the cheapest at 134.61p and 139.1p per litre respectively.
The AA said: "At present, the 1p-a-litre premium that fuel stations are generally adding to the cost of diesel adds 5,500 miles to the break-even point for a new car buyer who chooses diesel instead of petrol.
"Diesel cars typically cost £1,500 more but the saving from better fuel efficiency should eventually recoup that."
AA President Edmund King added: "To be fair, there is often much greater variation in the price of diesel among retailers in a town than with petrol. However, on average, the profit margin on diesel is consistently at least a penny higher than with petrol.
"The clear message to diesel drivers is to take advantage of the greater range of prices locally. Some forecourts are more diesel-friendly than others."
(JP/MH)
The average price of petrol in the UK has increased from 133.35p a litre in mid-May to 134.61p in mid-June, while diesel has increased from 138.17p a litre to 139.16p.
Regionally, Northern Ireland motorists are paying the most or their petrol and diesel, at an average of 135.8p and 139.8p a litre, respectively. London was found to be the cheapest at 134.61p and 139.1p per litre respectively.
The AA said: "At present, the 1p-a-litre premium that fuel stations are generally adding to the cost of diesel adds 5,500 miles to the break-even point for a new car buyer who chooses diesel instead of petrol.
"Diesel cars typically cost £1,500 more but the saving from better fuel efficiency should eventually recoup that."
AA President Edmund King added: "To be fair, there is often much greater variation in the price of diesel among retailers in a town than with petrol. However, on average, the profit margin on diesel is consistently at least a penny higher than with petrol.
"The clear message to diesel drivers is to take advantage of the greater range of prices locally. Some forecourts are more diesel-friendly than others."
(JP/MH)
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