The UK average of 136.23p per litre is down from the previous rate of almost 137p per litre. However, this is not enough of a reduction to reduce the December 17p per mile average.
Longer term, fees are slightly down, with road users likely to pay around £172.03 for every 1,000 miles completed. Over an average annual total of around 8,000 miles, road users are expected to pay £1,376.25 to use the roads.
In December, motorists were paying around £173 for 1,000 miles of fuel and around £1,384 to top up their models for 8,000 miles. The new data comes after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) warned that fuel margins remain high, despite falling pump prices.
The CMA stressed that fuel margins remained high compared to historic levels in a blow for petrol and diesel drivers forced to top-up regularly
Earlier this month, Dan Turnbull, Senior Director of Markets at the CMA explained: “Fuel margins remain at persistently high levels – and our new analysis shows operating costs do not explain this.
“This indicates competition in the sector is weak – if it was working well, drivers could see lower prices at the pump. We know fuel costs are a big issue for drivers, especially at this time of year with millions making journeys across the country. This is why the fuel finder scheme is crucial – it will put power back in the hands of motorists and save households money.”