The price of fuel rises nationwide after days of demand

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National fuel prices have risen amid a crisis that has led to queues outside stations.

Gasoline prices rose from 135.87 pence on Friday, September 24, to 136.59 pence on Sunday, September 26, according to new data from the Regional Activity Center.

It comes after days of mayhem on the roads, with drivers joining hours-long queues for fuel and garages running out, despite numerous reassurances that there is no shortage of fuel.

In a snapshot of current fuel prices locally on Tuesday, some had prices above the national average.

The ESSO Aline Garage in Attleboro offers unleaded fuel for 143.9p with the diesel at 144.9p, while the gasoline at Aylsham BP garage is 138.0p and the diesel is 142.0p.

The Swanton Morley garage serves diesel at 160.0p, while the Carlton Colville service station near Lowestoft was serving unleaded fuel at 137.5p and diesel at 139.5p, however, now awaiting delivery that is due to arrive on Wednesday.

RAC fuel spokesperson Simon Williams said: “When it comes to pricing, it’s a very bleak picture for drivers.

“Wholesale prices are being charged higher, which means that retailers are paying more than they were a few days ago for the same amount of fuel.

“We urge drivers to take only the fuel they really need. Storage in containers exacerbates the situation for those most in need of fuel, as well as potentially creating an unnecessary fire risk if not stored properly.”

Cars queuing for fuel at a gas station in Heshem. – Credit: Chris Bishop

He added that the RAC was aware that a small minority of retailers were taking advantage of the situation through price increases.

“We would like to remind drivers to compare the price they are always asked to pay with current UK averages of 136.69p for petrol and 138.58p for diesel,” he said.

The news comes after the government announced that the army is ready to help alleviate fuel supply problems. It is believed that up to 150 military tanker drivers will prepare for delivery to the front yard without fuel as a result of panic buying.

According to Business Minister Kwasi Kwarting, the move to put the military on standby was a “reasonable precautionary step” and if troops were to be deployed, it would temporarily provide the “supply chain with additional capacity” to relieve pressure from increased fuel demand.

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