The RAC has issued two strong recommendations for all drivers in the UK to follow in the coming days, reacting to the latest changes in forecourt fuel prices following another week of fluctuating oil prices.
Fuel Price Update
RAC senior policy officer Rod Dennis commented: “Petrol prices have risen by 0.6p in the last week to an average of 157.6p, their highest level since 20 April and less than 1p off the peak since the war in Iran began. The situation for drivers of diesel vehicles is a little better, with prices still falling – albeit very slowly – to 188p, around 3.5p off the highest price last month of 191.5p.”
RAC Recommendations
Mr Dennis went on: “The oil price has remained very volatile this week, but what we can be sure of is that only a sustained lower oil price, over a matter of weeks and not just days, will be enough to guarantee drivers pay less when they fill up.”
Issuing two recommendations for motorists, Mr Dennis added: “We strongly recommend drivers shop around for fuel and make use of free tools such as the myRAC app to never pay a penny more for fuel than they need to.”
Impact of Iran War
The Iran war continues, with the crisis in the Gulf and Middle East hitting drivers, road users, and motorists hard in the pocket. On Friday, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi issued a statement on social media accusing the US of “reckless military adventure” amid diplomatic efforts to end the war.
In his statement, Araghchi said: “Every time a diplomatic solution is on the table, the US opts for a reckless military adventure. Is it a crude pressure tactic? Or the result of a spoiler once again duping [Donald Trump] into another quagmire? Whatever the causes, the outcome is the same: Iranians never bow to pressure and diplomacy is always the victim. Also, the CIA is wrong. Our missile inventory and launcher capacity are not at 75% compared to Feb 28. The correct figure is 120%. As for our readiness to defend our people: 1,000%.”
