Soaring diesel prices have sparked renewed calls for a bigger cut in fuel duty to help drivers in York.
The average price of diesel has climbed to 196.1p per litre, just shy of the all-time high of 199.1p recorded in July 2022.
Petrol prices have also risen, reaching 172.4p per litre.
Diesel prices are creeping towards an all-time high
Luke Bosdet, road fuel price spokesman for the AA, said: "Every 6p increase in the pump price of fuel includes an extra penny in VAT for the Treasury.
"Petrol currently averages around 172p a litre, with diesel above 196p.
"This time last year, they averaged 135p and 142p respectively.
"The extra 37p on petrol therefore includes a 6p-a-litre boost to VAT receipts, while diesel adds 9p a litre to the tax haul."
The AA is urging the Government to extend and increase the current fuel duty cut, warning that small businesses and rural diesel users are under the most pressure.
Mr Bosdet said: "There would be a good argument for diesel getting further relief as it nears the July 2022 all-time record of 199.1p a litre.
"While many big businesses pass the extra cost of diesel onto their customers, often via a sliding scale of fuel surcharges, smaller businesses don’t automatically.
"These include taxi drivers, craftspeople, domestic repairs, vets, farriers, and many who rely on vehicles to look after their customers."
He also highlighted the burden on rural communities, who already face higher fuel costs due to longer travel distances.
The Government currently provides a 5p-per-litre reduction in fuel duty, equivalent to 6p per litre at the pump when VAT is included.
Although there were plans to end the cut early next year, rising prices could prompt a policy rethink.
Mr Bosdet warned that further reductions may not immediately benefit drivers.
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He said: "The problem the Government and motorists face is how much of any further fuel duty cut would be passed on by fuel retailers, and when."
Where is the cheapest diesel in York?
According to DailyPetrol, these petrol stations offer the cheapest diesel in York:
- Tesco, STIRLING ROAD, YO30 4XZ - 183.9p
- Asda, JOCKEY LANE - MONKS CROSS, YO32 9LF - 184.7p
- Sainsburys, JOCKEY LANE, YO32 9LG - 184.9p
- Tesco, TESCO STORES LTD, ASKHAM BAR, YO24 1LW - 189.9p
- Morrisons, FOSS ISLANDS ROAD, YO31 7UL - 192.9p
- Canal Garage, CANAL GARAGE, YO51 9BL - 192.9p
- Texaco, 97 BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, YO26 6AA - 193.9p
- BP, BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, YO26 6QD - 193.9p
- BP, TADCASTER ROAD, YO23 2UB - 193.9p
- Shell, SHELL YORK, YO10 3JG - 194.9p
Where do you fill up your car with diesel in York? Let us know in the comments.
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