Cost of fuel on the continent also rising sharply
Drivers heading to the continent for the Easter holidays should think about filling up before leaving the UK as prices of petrol and diesel soar across Europe.
The latest data from the European Commission shows that earlier this week the Netherlands had the the most expensive petrol (£2.03 per litre, on average) and the most expensive diesel (£2.14) in the EU.
Denmark had the second highest petrol and diesel prices (£1.94 and £2.05 respectively), with Germany the third highest (£1.85 and £1.99).
In France petrol averaged £1.75 a litre and diesel £1.90 a litre.
The cheapest fuel was in Malta where the average price of petrol was £1.16 a litre with diesel at £1.05.
The latest EU fuel prices can be found in our fuel fact sheet.
Steve Gooding, director of the RAC Foundation, said:
“For those driving on the continent this Easter it is a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire. If pump prices are high here – and indeed they are – then in many parts of Europe they have gone through the roof, including in France. It might seem counterintuitive but filling up at Dover rather than in Calais could be the wise option.
“Many motorists heading for Europe will be making long journeys on the motorway network and prices at service stations where prices are likely to be even higher than national averages.”
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Contacts:
Philip Gomm – Head of External Communications – RAC Foundation
[email protected] | 07711 776448
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