Hard-pressed drivers are being warned to expect a surge in fuel prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine – with latest costs in Hereford revealed.

The price of Brent crude oil increased by 5.6 per cent to more than 102.30 US dollars a barrel according to the latest figures released shortly after 7am on Thursday.

The average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Tuesday was 149.30p, while diesel cost 152.68p according to figures released by data firm Experian Catalist.

 

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In Hereford, Asda is the cheapest place to go for petrol or diesel. The garage is currently selling petrol for 143.7p and diesel for 145.7p.

Here is a list of the cheapest places to fill up the car in the city, according to petrol price per litre:

1. Asda, Belmont Road: 143.7p unleaded, 145.7p diesel

2. Sainsburys, Barton Yard, 143.9p unleaded, 145.9p diesel

3. Hinton Service Station, Ross Road: 145.8p unleaded, 147.8p diesel

4. Esso, Ledbury Road: 147.9p unleaded, 149.9p diesel

5. Texaco, Ledbury Road: 147.9p unleaded, 149.9p diesel

6. Shell, Whitecross Road: 147.9p unleaded, 152.9p diesel

7. Texaco, Commercial Road: 149.9p unleaded, 154.9p diesel

8. Co-op, Holmer Road: 150.9p unleaded, 154.9p diesel

9. BP, The Straight Mile: 153.9p unleaded, 155.9p diesel

All prices are correct at time of writing.

 

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RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams has warned that average fuel prices could soar well over £1.50 per litre in the coming weeks.

Mr Williams said: "If the oil price were to increase to 110 US dollars per barrel there’s a very real danger the average price of petrol would hit £1.55 a litre.

“This would cause untold financial difficulties for many people who depend on their cars for getting to work”