RAC says UK fuel retail margins stay historically high as CMA flags weak competition

Reuters2026/08/18 10:25

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RAC flagged “historically high” road fuel margins in the UK, citing weak competition in the retail fuel market.
It backed the CMA’s plan to scrutinize retailer pricing strategies, focusing on how quickly wholesale diesel declines reach pump prices.
RAC urged a CMA comparison of Northern Ireland pricing, where petrol and diesel average 8p per liter less than the UK.
The gap implies a typical family-car fill in Northern Ireland costs about £4.40 less than elsewhere in the UK.
RAC noted pump-price data now covers 99% of UK fuel sales, supporting broader use of fuel price comparison tools.

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RAC says UK fuel retail margins stay historically high as CMA flags weak competition

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