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How do UK prices compare globally?
Despite falling oil prices, the UK's average diesel price of 197p a litre remains among the highest in Europe. This is partly due to high fuel duty and VAT, but also the slow pass-through of wholesale price drops by retailers, making UK drivers pay more than many neighbours.
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