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Diesel still more than 17p more expensive than petrol despite wholesale cost parity

Diesel drivers are paying more than 17p per litre more for fuel than petrol owners, despite the two fuels costing retailers the same to buy.

The latest fuel price figures show that wholesale diesel costs have tumbled throughout March and are now the same as petrol at around 114p per litre. However, the average price at the pumps is 164.26p for diesel, compared to 146.63p for petrol.

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