PETROL prices have seen a considerable drop in prices since last year. But people in the north west have noted a disparity in the prices of fuel across supermarket forecourts.

According to the RAC, there has been a steady drop in fuel prices over the last few months, as petrol is now averaging at £1.48 per litre and diesel at £1.68 per litre across the UK.

The last time drivers filled up at this price was in mid-February 2022, as the average petrol price in 2022 was £1.65 per litre and £1.78 per litre for diesel.

However, concerns have been raised over a huge variation in petrol prices between pumps which are part of the same company, especially in the north west.

A spokesperson for Morrisons said: "Morrisons operates a local pricing policy on fuel.

"This is standard for petrol retailers as is noted in the Competition and Markets Authority Road Fuel Review published on July 8, 2022: ‘Competition between road fuel retailers principally takes place at a local level. In particular, retailers typically set prices based on what others in their local area are charging with some aiming to match or undercut their rivals'.

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"The number and breadth of operators in the market (supermarkets, oil-company owned retailers, independents and smaller independents), all with different buying models and overheads, creates variations in price between local markets."

A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: "Pump prices differ throughout the UK (including outlets owned by the same company) for a range of reasons, including the cost of fuel, VAT, fuel duty and the dynamics of local competition.

"We work hard to ensure our petrol stations remain competitive within their local area.

"For instance, we run promotions on fuel, including bonus Nectar points and money off per litre when spending a qualifying amount in our stores."

To help you get the best deal, we've compiled the cheapest petrol station across Carlisle and west Cumbria according to PetrolPrices.com.

Prices are subject to change and this is a user-updated app, so these prices may not be the most up-to-date at the time of reading, but are correct at the time of writing based on the app.

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Egremont and Whitehaven

Morrisons Whitehaven at 143.7p and diesel at 168.7p

Applegreen Whitehaven at 143.8p and diesel at 168.8p

Workington

ASDA Workington at 143.7p and diesel at 167.7p

Morrisons Workington at 144.7p and diesel at 168.7p

Maryport

ASDA Workington at 143.7p and diesel at 167.7p

Shell Maryport at 143.9p and diesel at 167.9p

Carlisle

Morrisons Carlisle at 142.7p and diesel at 167.7p

Tesco Carlisle  at 142.9p and diesel at 166.9p

Brampton

Sands Garage at 148.9p and diesel at 168.9p

Shell Brampton at 148.9p and diesel at 167.9p

Wigton

BP Wigton at 148.9p and diesel at 169.9p

Coppins Garage at 152.9p and 169.9p

Penrith

Morrisons Penrith at 147.9p and diesel at 169.9p

Shell Penrith at 148.9p and diesel at 169.9p