BACK in April, the County Gazette gathered the cheapest fuel prices in Taunton as fuel became a big concern for motorists with the rise in the cost of living across the country.

In April, the cheapest station was Texaco Greenway Road (Greenway filling station), where the petrol price was 154.9p.

At the same station, fuel is now at 175.9p and other filling stations registered an increase.

Here is the list of the cheapest places to buy fuel in and around Taunton put together by PetrolPrices.com

  • Sainsbury’s Taunton, 170.9p (07/06/2022);
  • Sainsbury’s Hankridge Farm, 170.9 (07/06/2022);
  • Asda Taunton Automat, 171.7p (07/06/2022);
  • Morrisons Taunton, 175.7p (08/06/2022);
  • Texaco Greenway Road (Greenway filling station), 175.9p (04/06/2022);
  • BP Blackbrook Park Avenue (MFG Taunton Deane), 175.9p (06/06/2022);
  • BP Minehead Road (Cross Keys SF Connect), 175.9p (04/06/2022);
  • Texaco Wellington New Road (Wellington Road Service Station), 176.9p (07/06/2022);
  • Esso Wellington New Road (RSS Taunton West), 179.9 (07/06/2022);
  • Esso East Reach (Rey Taunton Express), 183.9p (05/06/2022).

For more information visit PetrolPrices.com

Lookers.co.uk said on its website that “a post-pandemic boom in demand for fuel drove prices high, then Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent them through the roof.

“Russia is one of the world’s biggest oil exporters; disruption to the supply chain has had a catastrophic impact on the cost of fuel.

“It’s impossible to say how long this disruption could last. Many UK motorists are using this as their cue to switch to driving an electric car.”

The website also shared a list of 10 fuel-saving tips:

  • Take it easy on the accelerator;
  • Plan your trips for efficiency;
  • Ditch unnecessary weight;
  • Stick to the speed limit;
  • Check your tyre pressure;
  • Switch off the aircon;
  • Keep your windows closed;
  • Change gear earlier;
  • Try car sharing;
  • Keep your vehicle well maintained.

For more info visit Lookers website here.