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Asda has surpassed Tesco, Morrisons, and Sainsbury’s as the most expensive fuel retailer in the UK. The supermarket giant’s fuel prices are an average of 2.1p higher for petrol and 2.5p higher for diesel compared to its rivals. Asda’s acquisition by the Issa brothers in 2021 and the integration of EG Group’s UK arm may have contributed to this increase. Despite previous commitments to maintain competitive fuel prices, Asda’s target fuel margin has significantly increased since 2019. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is monitoring fuel pricing issues and may take action on pump margins in the future.

Petrol prices in the United Kingdom have surged to a record high of 150 pence per liter, driven by rising oil costs and a weakened pound. This increase marks a 3 pence per liter rise since April and a 9 pence hike since the beginning of the year. The RAC spokesperson, Simon Williams, estimates that filling a typical family car now costs £5 more compared to January.

Car breakdowns caused by potholes have skyrocketed to 50% in 2024, according to the RAC. In the first three months of the year, RAC attended 7,904 pothole-related breakdowns, a 9% increase from the previous year. While milder weather may have temporarily reduced the formation of new potholes, the RAC warns that the true extent of road damage is still severe.

The number of vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes in the UK has increased by 9% in the past year, according to the RAC. The RAC received 27,205 callouts due to poor road surfaces in the 12 months to the end of March, up from 24,906 in the previous year. Common pothole-related problems include damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs, and distorted wheels. While callouts were down by 22% in the first three months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2023, the RAC attributed this to milder weather. Potholes often form when water freezes and expands after entering cracks in the road surface. The RAC’s head of policy, Simon Williams, said that while the data shows a decrease in pothole damage for the first three months of 2023, it’s important to note the ongoing poor state of roads. In October 2023, the Government announced £8.3 billion of extra funding over 11 years to fix potholes in England.