Fluctuating prices sees fuel fall and return within one month

The cost of fuel has fallen and risen by almost the same amount over the past month, according to the latest fuel price report from the AA.

Petrol prices fell by 2.5 pence for every litre, only to then shoot back up again within a fortnight by 2 pence. The weakened pound has made the total cost of petrol even more expensive for motorists, with drivers of less fuel efficient performance and classic cars likely to be hit hardest.

Even with the cheapest classic car insurance under a driver's belt, the survey indicated that day-to-day running costs are still likely to be significant, with petrol now totalling 135.62 pence a litre.

Commenting on the figures, the AA's president Edmund King, said: "We advise drivers to shop around, cut out unnecessary journeys and stick to speed limits to conserve fuel."

The "yo-yo" prices, according to the AA, come following research earlier this month from the Institute of Advanced Motorists revealing that nearly 62 pence of every pound spent at the pump represents tax, with only 38 pence accounting for the actual price of fuel.

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