Petrol to rise by 15c a litre and diesel by 12c as four hikes on the way as drivers ‘being punished’

Petrol and diesel prices set to rise four times in next 12 months

Drivers to be hit with four hikes in petrol and diesel prices

Charlie Weston and Philip Ryan

The Government has been accused of “punishing” motorists after it emerged they are facing four hikes in the cost of petrol and diesel in the next 12 months.

The four rises are likely to add around 15c to the cost per litre of petrol and around 12c to a litre of diesel.