Petrol stations ‘overcharging’ by 10p per litre after not passing on price drops

Petrol costs have plummeted however drivers are usually not seeing it mirrored on the pumps (Image: PA)

Motorists are being denied a 10p per litre reduce in petrol costs as main retailers seize income on the pump, figures present.

The RAC mentioned the typical value of a litre of the gas within the UK fell by practically 7p to 162.9p in September – the sixth ­largest month-to-month drop in common petrol costs since 2000.

However the reduce ought to have been deeper as gas costs have plummeted, the motoring companies firm claimed.

Spokesman Simon Williams mentioned: ‘Drivers actually ought to have seen a far larger drop because the wholesale value of delivered petrol was round 120p for the entire month.

‘This implies forecourts throughout the nation ought to have been displaying costs round 152p given the long-term margin on unleaded is 7p a litre.

‘In stark distinction, RAC Gas Watch information has proven margins to be round 17p a litre – an enormous 10p greater than regular.’

Drivers are urged to not assume grocery store petrol stations would be the most cost-effective (Image: Alamy)

Supermarkets usually cost round 3.5p per litre lower than the UK common however at the moment are solely round 1.5p cheaper.

Mr Williams famous Morrisons is providing discounted gas for patrons who spend a specific amount.

That kind of promotion is often seen ‘when supermarkets are benefitting from decrease wholesale costs’.

He urged drivers to ‘store round for one of the best offers’ and never assume supermarkets are the most cost effective.

The common value of a litre of diesel fell by 3.5p to 180.2p final month.

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