
Pump Prices Plummeting Faster Than They Have All Year: RAC
Both petrol and diesel prices are dropping faster than at any other point in 2024 so far, new analysis shows. Described as “good news for the drivers,” the fall in prices in September saw both fuels cost 7 pence cheaper than a month ago, according to figures from automotive services company RAC. Motorists have seen the price of unleaded petrol fall from 141.26 pence to 136.15 pence, saving them nearly £4 for a complete fill-up. In diesel, the average prices dropped from 145.99 pence to 140.87 pence. The RAC Fuel Watch analysis shows costs are at their lowest in almost three years. “It’s really encouraging to see pump prices coming down so rapidly, which we know is as good for drivers’ wallets as it is for keeping the headline level of inflation in check,” RAC fuel spokesperson Simon Williams said in a statement....
