The fuel cost crisis has led petrol prices to rise by an average of 24 p / liter (to 182.31 p) and diesel by 30 p (to 188.05 p) since the end of February. The cost of filling an average family car has now reached, 100.27 for petrol and 3 103.43 for diesel, as demand for non-Russian crude oil has risen and the pound has struggled against the dollar.
Brian Llewelyn A’i Ferched garage in Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire, posted on Facebook an exchange with a customer who despaired of the recent increase. “Tonight a customer showed up after we erased the signs as we closed,” the post read. “This person pulled up the pump, saw that it was 193.9 p per liter. They went into the store and said, ‘I would put fuel in, but not at that price.’ “I said, ‘I’m sorry, but it’s not my fault.’ . Read below:The Welsh bride “will never fly again with TUI” after a nightmare trip to the dream wedding The company explained that a sale of 100 pound diesel with 193.9 p.m. per liter corresponded to 51.57 liters of diesel – with a gain of 4 p. per liter which leaves 2.06 £ for the gas station. And if the £ 100 is paid by credit card, the card company charges 69 69 1.69 in interest on the transaction. This leaves the garage with 37 p – and this is before deducting overheads such as electricity, maintenance and wages. A similar analysis was shared by Gulf Tanerdy Garage, a family-run gas station on the edge of Carmarthen, which he posted on Facebook: an honest analysis of your petrol / diesel costs. From the 50 50 you spend on fuel at Tanerdy or Gwalia this week, we send the following: Tax (fuel tax): £ 13.94. Tax (VAT): £ 8.33. Bay: £ 26.35. Total “We keep £ 1.38 to pay rates, energy costs, salaries, national insurance, pension contributions, etc.” You can read our interviews here with people in Wales whose jobs have been threatened by the fuel cost crisis. For the latest coverage on fuel prices click here. Learn about food banks in your area: Read more related articles Read more related articles
