The retailer said yesterday that it had cut the cost of unleaded and diesel by an average of
"It's the summer holidays and we know how tough the current cost of living is for our customers. So we hope this fuel price reduction will help motorists to save money at this challenging time,"
The news follows a similar announcement from
Sainsbury's also lowered prices of petrol and diesel over the weekend, with a spokesperson stating pricing decisions were made "locally and competitively".
"We are committed to offering motorists great value," a
Sainsbury's spokesperson said.
Asda laid down the gauntlet with a recent price cut of
Earlier this month, motoring groups were in uproar after the Competition and Markets Authority ruled that the government's 5p fuel duty cut was reflected in pump prices.
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