The full result of Greater Manchester’s mayoral election has been revealed — and it shows there is just one suburb where Andy Burnham didn’t win.
04.05.2024 - 10:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Average petrol and diesel prices have seen an increase of 10p per litre since the beginning of this year, according to recent figures.
In April alone, data from the RAC reveals that the average price for a litre of petrol has risen by 3p to reach 150.0p. It claimed drivers are being 'seriously overcharged for diesel', with average prices rising by 2p per litre to 157.8p in April.
Rising pump prices since the start of the year have added around £5.50 to the cost of filling a typical 55-litre family car.
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In Greater Manchester, where you choose to refuel can significantly impact your petrol and diesel costs.
Some of the most budget-friendly petrol rates per litre are found at Costco in Manchester, priced at 140.9p (150.9p for diesel), and in Oldham at 141.9p (149.9p for diesel).
Texaco stations also offer competitive prices, such as Highshot Haslengen service station on Manchester Road, where petrol averages at 140.9p and diesel at 145.9p. Other Texaco stations on Atherton Road (Hindley service station), Manchester Road (Limes service station), and Chorley New Road (Horwich) are selling petrol at 141.9p and diesel at 151.9p.
Supermarkets like ASDA and TESCO are also in on the action with low prices. ASDA in Bolton and Horwich offers petrol at 142.7p, while TESCO Horwich Extra is close behind at 142.9p.
Additionally, ASDA provides competitive rates in Ashton-Under-Lyne and Leigh, selling petrol at 143.7p, while Sainsbury's Ashton Moss follows closely at 143.9p.
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