00:00Fuel prices are hitting a six-month high, and drivers are feeling the pinch at the pumps.
00:05The latest data shows petrol prices rising for five straight months, reaching nearly £1.40 per litre.
00:12Diesel isn't far behind, now at 146.48p, a level not seen since August last year.
00:19For the average car, that means an extra £3 per fillip, pushing petrol tanks to £76.81 and diesel to £80.56.
00:29But there's hope. Supermarkets and independent stations are offering lower prices,
00:34with some spots selling petrol for as low as £126.9 per litre.
00:40Why are prices climbing? It's all down to rising oil costs, spurred by cold weather and global uncertainties.
00:47But relief may be coming soon.
00:49Wholesale prices have dropped, and experts believe retailers will pass those savings on to drivers this month.
00:55For now, shopping around is key.
00:57Prices can vary by up to £13 per litre, and Northern Ireland continues to offer the cheapest fuel in the UK.
01:04Plus, the government's Fuel Finder tool, launching later this year, promises to bring even more transparency and savings at the pump.
01:12Are you struggling with rising fuel costs?
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