THE average car owner in Carlisle could face an annual rise of £200 in the cost of petrol as living costs mount, analysis suggests.
The AA said soaring prices, which have topped more than 200 pence per litre at some forecourts, have seen some motorists swap their fuel-powered cars for electric alternatives, while others on lower incomes have had to sell their cars entirely.
On average, the cost of a litre of petrol in Carlisle stood at £1.85 over the four days to June 14, according to figures from petrolprices.com – up 39% from £1.33 over a week in early June last year.
Department for Transport figures show the average annual mileage of a car driver in the North West was 3,115 miles in 2018-19 – the latest figures before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, which significantly impacted travel habits.
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