The latest data from the RAC shows the average price of unleaded has now reached 150.11p per litre, while diesel has climbed to 177.68p, as global oil prices continue to rise amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The increase marks what the RAC has described as an “unwelcome milestone”, with prices continuing to climb in recent weeks.
Petrol is now around 17p more expensive per litre than before the conflict began, while diesel has risen by around 35p, placing increasing pressure on household budgets.
RAC head of policy Simon Williams warned that costs are likely to remain high, particularly with the Easter getaway approaching.
He said: “Petrol has now broken through the unwelcome milestone of 150p a litre, something drivers haven't seen for nearly two years, while the average price of diesel is now approaching 180p.
“With the long-awaited four-day Easter weekend almost within touching distance, the cost of getting away by car is going to be noticeably higher this year.
“Drivers on long journeys will need to plan very carefully where they refuel. The best advice remains to shop around for fuel and make use of free apps such as myRAC to never pay a penny more than necessary.”
Fuel prices at motorway service stations are significantly higher, averaging around 166p per litre for petrol and 182p for diesel.
The rise in prices comes as wholesale oil costs have pushed above $110 a barrel, driven by uncertainty over supplies from the Middle East.
Motorists are being encouraged to compare prices locally, as there can be significant differences between forecourts across the Fylde coast.
Here’s our latest roundup of 21 of the cheapest places to fill up in and around Blackpool, based on petrolprices.com data from Friday, March 27:
19. Texaco, Church Road, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 3TG
Petrol - 162.9p/ Diesel - 194.9p (Prices updated 14.04.26) | Google
20. Shell, Garstang Road East, Little Singleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7SX
Petrol - 163.9p/ Diesel - 197.9p (Prices updated 15.04.26) | Google
21. Shell, Heyhouses Lane, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 3RQ
Petrol - 165.9p/ Diesel - 198.9p (Price updated 15.04.26) | Local Library Photo: Google