Retailers have been accused of “inexplicably” raising pump prices
The average price of diesel was 199.0p per litre, a fraction of a penny below the record of 199.1p per litre set on Saturday.said: “Inexplicably, fuel prices rose yet again yesterday.
“Drivers up and down the country have a right to know why they’re having to pay what they are for fuel when the costs to retailers right now are so much less than they were a few weeks ago.” Earlier this month, the Competition and Markets Authority launched a “short and focused review” of how much drivers are being charged for fuel after a request by Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng.told MPs on Tuesday he will carefully consider calls for a “more substantial” fuel duty cut.
“It’s also vital the Government monitors the wholesale market and closely scrutinises retailer margins.”
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