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Some social media users have claimed they have needed to “refill twice as quick” under the new compound as drivers feel the sting. Drivers have claimed their cars were “drinking” the new petrol and were baffled as to why their car was suddenly using up more fuel.
The Government previously predicted fuel costs would “increase” for motorists after the launch of E10.
But they suggested pump prices were “not expected” to rise under the new compound.
However, the sudden increase helps push the UK towards its “all-time average” of 142.48p per litre.
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said petrol was now reaching “unprecedented levels”.
“However, as the energy content of the fuel will also decrease, motorists will have to buy more litres of fuel.
“Overall fuel costs for petrol cars are therefore estimated to increase by 2.3 percent as a result of moving from five percent to 10 percent bioethanol content.”
The Department for Transport has also previously warned E10 fuel would have some impact on prices.
Their Impact Assessment confirmed drivers would see “decreased miles per gallon” when using E10.
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