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Why aren't diesel prices falling?

Wholesale diesel prices have been falling for weeks, but forecourts have been slow to pass these savings on to drivers. The AA suggests this 'dismal' behaviour is allowing retailers to maintain higher profit margins on diesel, especially in areas like London and the South East.

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