Asda has capped the price of petrol and diesel at 320 fuel stations across the UK, as motorists continue to face high pump costs. The retailer confirmed that drivers will pay no more than 159.7p per litre for unleaded petrol and 189.7p per litre for diesel at Asda Superstores nationwide.
The supermarket has also cut the price of both fuels by an average of 4p per litre across its main forecourts, in a move designed to help cash-strapped drivers. The new discounts took effect on Thursday evening and apply to every petrol station attached to Asda’s large stores.
Savings for family fills
Asda said the savings could take £2.20 off a typical family fill in the run-up to Christmas. David Potts, CEO at Asda, said: "When we get the fundamentals right, customers notice. Earlier this week, I set out a renewed focus on making the shopping trip better for our customers, and that means getting it right at the pumps too."
He added: "With Christmas upon us, 4p off every litre helps families where they're feeling it most, alongside the value we are offering across our food and clothing range online and in store."
Cheapest of the big four
According to the latest data from RAC Fuel Watch, Asda currently offers the cheapest petrol of the four major supermarket retailers. Motorists can fill up for an average of 159.6p per litre, around 5p lower than the next cheapest, Morrisons, at 164.8p.
Asda also has the cheapest diesel in the country, with forecourts charging an average of 189.5p per litre. This was more than 5p per litre cheaper than Sainsbury's, which was second with average diesel pump costs of 195.0p per litre.
It is a second major win for Asda, with the store named the cheapest supermarket for branded groceries by Which? in September. Drivers looking for the lowest prices can use the Government's new FuelFinder, with retailers now required to report pump costs immediately.
