Motorists in West Cumbria are paying up to £10 more for a tank of petrol or diesel depending on where they fill up, according to new analysis I’ve carried out of local petrol stations.
My review of petrol stations in West Cumbria found petrol prices ranging from around 136p per litre to as high as 152p, while diesel prices ranged from 148p to 167p per litre.
That represents a 16p difference per litre for petrol and 19p per litre for diesel within just a few miles.
Prices in West Cumbria are already higher than the UK average for petrol and diesel.
In rural areas like West Cumbria, where many people rely on their cars to travel to work, attend hospital appointments and access essential services, rising fuel costs can have a particularly significant impact.
I have written to petrol station operators across the region asking them to explain their pricing and review any significant differences.
I am also submitting a detailed evidence dossier to the Competition and Markets Authority asking it to examine whether competition in rural fuel markets is working properly.
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