Fuel prices rise by record margins

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The AA's Fuel Price Report for June disclosed that average petrol prices soared by 5.61p per litre between mid May and mid June, while diesel shot up 7.39p.

The average cost of petrol in the UK is now 118.16p per litre. Diesel stands at 131.56p per litre.

But despite four days of strike action by tanker drivers, the areas worse hit by fuel shortages failed to show any significant price premium.

London and the South East remain the most expensive areas to buy petrol in the UK. Scotland and the South West were found to be the dearest places for diesel.

Edmund King, president of the AA, said: "These record fuel prices are affecting the mobility and livelihoods of many motorists.

"Individual motorists and fleet drivers are cutting back on their journeys and following economical driving tips, but are still stung by record prices at the pumps.

The AA called on the Chancellor to abandon any prospect of a 2p per litre increase, set up a fuel regulator and consider other measures to help low-income motorists.

Mr King added: "Motorists did not panic at the pumps over the fuel shortages, but there are now signs of panic and pain over the prices."