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How just a few miles in Rugby can cost you an extra £19.50 for a tank of petrol



Motorists in the town with England's biggest fuel price gap have voiced their fury at being compelled to pay up to £19.50 more to fill up in what they describe as a "petrol pump postcode lottery."

Drivers in the historic market town of Rugby are incensed after encountering unleaded petrol prices ranging from 169.9p to 199.9p per litre at forecourts just a few miles apart, according to research by British Fuel Prices.

The 30p-per-litre disparity means motorists filling a large family car could pay nearly £20 more for a tank depending on which petrol station they choose.

The surge in oil costs caused by the Straits of Hormuz being blocked off has sent petrol prices soaring since the war in Iran began in February.

However, drivers filling up at forecourts this week vented their frustration at the stark variation across the town, branding the costs a "rip-off".

Andrew Collinge, 66, from Rugby, said: "Fuel prices are far too high generally.

"I know a lot of it comes down to conflicts around the world and petroleum supply issues, but taxes are also a major factor.

"A large proportion of what we pay at the pump goes on tax, yet people don't feel they're seeing the benefits of that.

"The solution, in my view, is to reduce fuel duty. Places like Costco can often charge 15p to 20p less per litre than local filling stations.

"I can even get premium diesel there for around 50p a litre less than elsewhere.

"I can't stop driving because of where I live and because I need to visit family, but I do try to limit unnecessary journeys.

"I normally use Tesco because of the loyalty points, although when I do a big monthly shop I'll fill up at Costco because it's significantly cheaper.

"That's what makes it hard to understand why some of the major supermarkets can't match those prices.

"I don't think it's fair we have the biggest fuel gap here- but that's Rugby for you."

Another motorist, who wished to be known only as Tracy, from Rugby, said: "A lot of it is down to the war in the Gulf and the wider global situation and I guess that's just the way it is.

"I've certainly noticed a difference when filling up my car over the last few months.

"I'm much more careful about the journeys I make now. If I can, I'll walk instead of driving.

"I usually use the same petrol station and tend to go wherever is cheapest, which is often Asda.

"Living locally, you get to know which stations offer the best prices."

Virginia Bond, 66, from Rugby, said: "In my opinion, it's all about business.

"Some countries had the same fuel prices before the wars started, but now prices have increased everywhere. People talk about Ukraine, Iran and other conflicts, but I think it's mainly driven by business.

"I've had to change the way I travel. If possible, I walk or use public transport instead of driving.

"I usually fill up at Shell because I think the fuel lasts longer, but when prices rise too much I'll use supermarkets such as Asda because they're cheaper.

"We should all be paying the same price for fuel instead of seeing such big differences between filling stations."

Another Rugby resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "It's a rip off and I feel it's unfair we're victims of what is just a petrol postcode lottery.

"I don't know exactly why there are such big differences in prices between filling stations.

"People talk about wars affecting costs, but fuel prices were varying even before that.

"The prices are far too high. Since the war began, there's been a significant increase. The only thing I can really do is use an app to find the cheapest fuel locally.

"I already use buses whenever I can, and I generally fill up at Sainsbury's because of the rewards scheme."

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/how-just-few-miles-rugby-34695699