Cost of living crisis: Where is the cheapest place to get fuel in Horsham?

By Frankie Elliott
Published 25th Apr 2022, 11:07 BST
Updated 6th May 2022, 09:45 BST
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The UK is seeing one of the biggest rises in fuel prices - here are the cheapest places to get fuel in Horsham

The UK has been plunged into a cost of living crisis. Prices have skyrocketed across multiple industries in recent weeks, with fuel being one of the major areas affected.

At the time of publishing the highest price for petrol across the UK was recorded at 187.9p per litre.

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A spokesperson for CarInsurance.ae said: "Over the past few months, the UK has dealt with eyewatering costs due to soaring costs of energy, food and other household bills. The significant rise in fuel prices only contributes heavily to these stressors, with March 2022 having the largest increase in fuel prices ever recorded in a single month, according to the RAC.

According to The Office for National Statistics, gas prices were almost a third higher than a year earlier in February.According to The Office for National Statistics, gas prices were almost a third higher than a year earlier in February.
According to The Office for National Statistics, gas prices were almost a third higher than a year earlier in February.

"With further increases in day-to-day costs, many households will struggle to keep their cars running."

According to The Office for National Statistics, gas prices were almost a third higher than a year earlier in February.

Diesel was more expensive, coming in at 193.9.p per litre.

The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil reached a 14 year high on March 7, 2022 when traders saw it spike at $139. The increase came after the United States suggested that they may stop buying Russian energy.

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However, European leaders were quick to respond, rejecting the notion. There have since been calls for VAT on petrol to be axed as the prices continue to rise.

So how has it affected Horsham’s forecourts? Here are the latest prices (up-to-date on Friday, May 6).

Elite Garages Mannings Heath, Brighton Road: Petrol: 163.9p; Diesel: 179.9p

Tesco Horsham Extra, Broadbridge Heath: Petrol: 162.9p; Diesel: 173.9p

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Horsham Express, Redkiln Way: Petrol: 163.9p; Diesel: 174.9p

Shell Budgens, Guildford Road: Petrol: 165.9p; Diesel: 179.9p

Co-op, Worthing Road: Petrol: 165.9p; Diesel: 182.9p

Southwater Service Station, Worthing Road: Petrol: 163.9p; Diesel: 176.9p

Shell Hop Oast, Hop Oast Field: Petrol: 165.9p; Diesel: 181.9p

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