Analysis of Fuel Prices: UK Drivers Among the Hardest-Hit in Europe and the US
Are UK drivers paying too much for fuel? According to recent data, it seems that they are among the hardest-hit in Europe and the US when it comes to fuel prices. Analysis of current prices for diesel, petrol, and electric cars reveals some interesting insights into the cost of getting around in the UK.
While many drivers believe that electric cars are the cheapest option, the data shows that the UK price of electricity is actually the 2nd highest across the surveyed countries, only behind Italy. This may come as a surprise to those who are considering making the switch to electric vehicles.
When it comes to diesel prices, the UK ranks 4th highest, trailing behind Switzerland, Finland, and Norway. The cost of petrol in the UK is 11th highest, with Danish drivers paying the most in Europe. However, several other countries, including the Netherlands, Norway, Greece, Switzerland, Italy, France, Finland, Germany, and Portugal, also pay more for petrol than UK drivers.
On the bright side, the USA and Turkey are the cheapest countries for fuel, with Turkey having the lowest electricity prices and the USA offering the lowest prices for petrol and diesel. This stark contrast highlights the disparity in fuel costs across different countries.
The high prices of diesel in the UK have been attributed to greedy profit margins at supermarkets, while the cost of electricity is influenced by the complex mechanism of setting wholesale prices based on gas-fired power stations. Calls have been made to de-link the price of electricity from gas to provide consumers with lower bills, but this would mean lower tax revenues for the government.
Overall, the UK ranks third for priciest fuel across all three types, behind Italy and Switzerland. However, the country performs well in terms of the provision of electric charge points, ranking sixth in chargers per square mile.
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