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UK petrol hits 161.6p as prices hit worst

8/28/2026

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  • UK drivers face highest petrol prices since November 2022, averaging 161.6 p per litre.
  • AA’s Luke Bosdet says pump pricing is now at its worst and uncompetitive.
  • RAC predicts Friday will be the busiest travel day, expecting over 4.1 million cars on roads.
  • CMA has issued more than 1,000 warning letters to retailers that failed to share prices on Fuel Finder.