Unleaded and diesel fuel prices have increased in Watford since we last reported on the price hike.

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Asda at the Dome roundabout yesterday had its petrol priced at £1.58 per litre when previously, it cost £152.7. Its diesel has increased too, going from £159.0 to £1.71.

Watford Observer: Asda, Dome Roundabout. Picture: Robert CollinsAsda, Dome Roundabout. Picture: Robert Collins

Across the road, the Shell petrol station near the Dome roundabout was selling petrol at £1.61 a litre and diesel at £1.75 a litre. This was up from £1.54 and £1.59 respectively.

Watford Observer:

Esso garage in St Albans Road, was selling its diesel at £1.76 per litre, up from £161.9 per litre the last time we reported. Unleaded petrol has also risen to £1.62 from £153.9 per litre.

Watford Observer: Esso garage, St Albans Road. Picture: Robert CollinsEsso garage, St Albans Road. Picture: Robert Collins

Tesco Waterfield is selling unleaded and diesel at £1.61 and £1.73 per litre. In March, motorists paid £1.54 and £1.79

Elsewhere in Watford:

Watford Observer: Shell, Dome Roundabout. Picture: Robert CollinsShell, Dome Roundabout. Picture: Robert Collins

Shell, Watford Road, Kings Langley

Unleaded: £1.65
Diesel: £1.79

The average price of a litre of petrol rose from £149.2 on February 28 to £153.0 on March 9, according to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The prices are now £1.62.48 per litre for petrol and £1.77.06 per litre for diesel.

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