Four different West Midlands petrol stations one week on as fuel prices continue to shift due to Middle East conflict
We have visited four petrol stations across Walsall, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Staffordshire to see how fuel prices have changed one week on.
Fuel prices over the last month have been in constant fluctuation due to the war in the Middle East.
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Reports of higher fuel prices are followed by reports of a 'dip' by a few pence per litre a day later.
The near-daily fluctuations are spurred on by the current geopolitical instability experienced in Iran, causing a near 10p a litre rise in UK fuel prices in only a week.
The constant changes in our weekly fuel bill have left many people concerned; however, for some, it's hard to visualise just how much those prices have changed in only one week.
So, to help show the rise in the price and the dent that it makes in our respective pockets, we have visited and revisited four petrol stations only a week apart to show the rise (or drop) in fuel prices in only six days.
See pictures below showing four of our local petrol stations, and the changes to their fuel prices over a week.
Texaco: Hawkes Green Lane, Cannock
At Texaco in Hawkes Green Lane, in Cannock, we found that the fuel prices for diesel had risen more than those of petrol.
Unleaded saw an increase from 135.7 at the start of the week, to 139.7 at the end, equalling a rise of 2.95 per cent.
Diesel also saw a rise, with prices jumping from 155.7 to 168.7, meaning a 8.35 per cent increase over the seven day period.
Esso, Wolverhampton Road, Walsall
In Walsall, fuel prices at Esso on Wolverhampton Road were more separated.
Unleaded remained fairly stable at 149.9, up from 141.9 the week prior, meaning a 4.93 per cent rise in price.
Diesel, on the other hand, saw a moderate increase at 170.9, up from 158.9, leading to a 7.55 per cent rise.
Asda, Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury
Asda, on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, was more equal, seeing a more merciful rise in both unleaded and diesel.
Unleaded prices experienced a rise from 137.7 to 142.7, leading to a 4.36 per cent increase.
Diesel, on the other hand, saw a rise from 155.7 to 162.7, equalling a 4.50 per cent increase.
Total Energies, Dudley Road, Wolverhampton
In Dudley, Total Energies, on Dudley Road, was similar to the last, also seeing a rise in prices over a week-long period.
Unleaded prices initially started at 131.6, before rising to 137.6 the week after, equating to a 4.56 per cent rise.
Diesel, on the other hand, saw a rise from 147.6 to 157.6, equalling a rise of 6.78 per cent.
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