Fuel prices enlarged during the bank holiday weekend.

According to the RAC, petrol prices increased by nearly 5p per liter during the week that included the bank holiday, and the price could soon reach 180p per liter.

According to the motoring organization, the average price of a liter of petrol increased from 173.02p at the start of the week to 177.88p on Sunday.

Oil prices remain high as a result of the Ukraine conflict and sanctions aimed at reducing Europe’s reliance on Russia.

The government reduced fuel duty by 5p per liter for a year in March.

“More radical government intervention is urgently needed,” said RAC spokesperson Simon Williams, “whether that’s in the form of a further reduction in fuel duty or a VAT cut.”

During the same time period, from 30 May to 5 June, average diesel prices increased from 182.58p to 185.01p.

“Unfortunately, we expect the average price of petrol to break through the 180p mark this week, with diesel moving closer to 190p,” said Mr Williams, who called the recent increase “frightening.”

“Shock and awe is the only way to describe what has been happening at the pump during the half-term break,” said AA fuel price spokesman Luke Bosdet.

“The forces driving the surge have been oil rising back above $120 per barrel for the first time since late March, combined with petrol commodity prices being boosted by summer motoring demand,” he added.

Many UK households are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living.

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