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Petrol prices race past £1.20-a-litre and back above pre-pandemic levels despite the country being in lockdown
It s the first time since Covid restrictions were put in place that average petrol prices have risen above £1.20-a-litre
Pump prices are 5p-a-litre more expensive now than they were month ago
Average petrol price has climbed to 120.01p while diesel is at 123.25p per litre
The AA said the jump will come as a nasty surprise to those who haven t filled up since the third national lockdown was put in place
The AA s latest fuel price report has compared the last month s rise in oil prices to increased average fuel costs in the UK, and claims retailers are overcharging drivers by 2p-a-litre.
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E10 contains a higher percentage of ethanol which can cause damage to components in older vehicles.
Tests from the Department for Transport (DfT) showed E10 can lead to degradation of fuel hose and seals, blacked fuel filters and damaged fuel pumps.
Carburettors and fuel tanks can become corroded by the new fuel while a car’s injectors could also become blocked.
The ACEA report has urged drivers to make sure they check their vehicle is compatible before topping up their cars with the new fuel.
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The report said: “In countries that offer E10 petrol, before you fill your vehicle with petrol please check that your vehicle is compatible with the use of E10 petrol.