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Wednesday, 7/1, 11:45 PM
Why Pump Prices Rise and Fall: What Really Sets the Cost of a Fill-Up
- UK diesel just posted one of its sharpest monthly drops in years, falling to about 167 pence a litre.
- Behind that swing sits a chain most drivers never see: crude oil prices, refining margins, taxes and exchange rates.
- Here is a plain guide to what actually moves the number on the pump.