Average petrol prices rose for the first time in seven months in February, data shows.
Motorists had enjoyed falling unleaded prices from the beginning of July 2015 but prices rose by 0.66 pence per litre (ppl) last month to 101.93ppl, according to RAC Fuel Watch.
This is despite the wholesale price falling by 2ppl due to increased production.
Diesel rose by an average of one pence per litre at the pumps in February – up to 101.18ppl – which reflected the 2.5ppl increase in the wholesale price.
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said forecourt fuel prices were “remarkably stable” considering the pound lost 3% of its value against the dollar and there were suggestions that oil production could be cut.
He added: “While it’s disappointing for motorists that the average price of petrol has gone up for the first time in seven months, the supermarkets have held their prices and the wholesale price of unleaded is still low enough to keep petrol under £1 a litre at their pumps.”
But Mr Williams claimed drivers would be “unforgiving” of Chancellor George Osborne if fuel duty is increased in the Budget on March 16.