You think twice about driving': Fuel prices rise again

BBC reports that the price of diesel at UK pumps has gone above £1.90 for the first time in nearly three months

The amount motorists pay has fallen significantly from the record highs seen at the start of July, but prices have once again started rising, with data from Experian showing a litre of diesel now costing 190.12p on average and petrol at 166.17p.

The AA said the gap between petrol and diesel had widened to 23.95p, but it expects the price of both to begin levelling off soon, judging by wholesale costs.

Fuel is one factor which has further driven up the cost of living this year, as the rate at which prices are rising is at a 40-year high.

Many people who live in rural areas are particularly feeling the impact, being more dependent on cars for travelling longer distances and with fewer public transport alternatives.

A recent study by the Rural Services Network pointed out that transport costs represented a higher proportion of rural households' income, and bus routes continued to be cut.

In a review, the Competition and Markets Authority said rural communities paid on average 1p-2p per litre more than urban areas.

This is likely to be because forecourts faced less competition, supplied lower fuel volumes and had higher transportation costs.

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