Fuel prices have continued to rise in Basingstoke as sanctions are imposed on Russia following last month's invasion in Ukraine.

Average pump prices have hit new record highs in the country amid growing speculation that the Chancellor is preparing to slash fuel duty.

Figures from data firm Experian Catalist show the average price of a litre of fuel at UK forecourts on Sunday was 167p for petrol and 179p for diesel.

This is an increase of 18p for petrol and 26p for diesel over the past month.

There are suggestions Chancellor Rishi Sunak could announce a temporary cut in fuel duty of up to 5p per litre in Wednesday’s spring statement.

The cheapest rate for petrol available in areas surrounding Basingstoke is 163.9p.

Two places offer unleaded petrol at this rate, according to the latest data available from petrolprices.com.

These are Morrisons in Basingstoke and Texaco Churchill Way West (Basingstoke Service Station).

Basingstoke Morrison’s also offers diesel at the cheapest rate in and around Basingstoke.

Here is a list of cheapest and most expensive places for petrol and diesel available in and around Basingstoke.

Cheapest:

1. Morrisons Basingstoke RG226PL
Price of unleaded petrol: 163.9p
Price of diesel: 175.9p
Last updated: March 21

2. Texaco Churchill Way West (Basingstoke Service Station) RG226PL
Price of unleaded petrol: 163.9p
Price of diesel: 177.9p
Last updated: March 16

3. Tesco Basingstoke RG248BE
Price of unleaded petrol: 164.9p
Price of diesel: 175.9p
Last updated: March 20

4. BP Reading Road (Turgis Green Service Station) RG270AG
Price of unleaded petrol: 164.9p
Price of diesel: 183.9p
Last updated: March 20

5. BP Bath Road (RSS Thatcham) RG75RT
Price of unleaded petrol: 164.9p
Price of diesel: 179.9p
Last updated: March 19

Most expensive:

1. Unbranded Basingstoke (Gales Garage) RG249JY
Price of unleaded petrol: 177.9p
Price of diesel: 190.9p
Last updated: March 15

2. Esso Tadley (Tadley Service Station) RG263LQ
Price of unleaded petrol: 175.9p
Price of diesel: 182.9p
Last updated: March 18

3. Shell Tadley (Falcon Garage) RG264QY
Price of unleaded petrol: 173.9p
Price of diesel: 178.9p
Last updated: March 18

4. Esso A303 (Micheldever Service Station)
Price of unleaded petrol: 172.9p
Price of diesel: 186.9p
Last updated: March 20

5. Texaco Grove Road (Co-op Basingstoke) RG213AX
Price of unleaded petrol: 170.0p
Price of diesel: 180.9p
Last updated: March 19

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