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UK fuel prices hit seven-month highs, with no duty cut renewal risking pre-pandemic levels.
UK fuel prices have hit their highest level in seven months, averaging 136.2p per litre for petrol and 144.6p for diesel, according to the AA.
The rise is linked to the expiration of a 5p fuel duty cut introduced in March 2022, which, if not renewed in the upcoming Autumn Budget, could push prices toward pre-pandemic highs.
The AA warns that ending the 2011 fuel duty freeze could raise petrol to 142.2p and diesel to 150.6p per litre.
Inflation in motoring spending has also boosted VAT revenue to nearly £25 billion annually—matching fuel duty income.
Regional disparities, known as the "postcode lottery," mean some drivers pay £2 to £4 more per tank due to local pricing practices.
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