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Petrol price hits record level

Petrol prices in the UK are now at their highest ever level.

According to monitors, Experian Capital, the average price of a litre of petrol is now 121.76p.

The current diesel price is 125.73p, which is 8p off the record.

The increase in VAT is expected to add a further 2.5p to the price of a litre of petrol in January with extra fuel duties adding 1p.

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10/12/2010

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