Petrol cut by 2p a litre at supermarkets

Three supermarkets have announced petrol price cuts of up to 2p per litre.

Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s made the move after fuel retailers were accused of not passing on savings from lower wholesale costs.

Over the past six months, the cost of filling up a typical 55-litre family car that runs on petrol or diesel has risen by around £6.

The average cost of fuel at filling stations stands at £1.30 per litre for petrol, according to new government figures.

Owners of diesel vehicles have been hit by price rises for 18 consecutive weeks, reaching an average of £1.37 per litre.