Fuel prices: 'It's becoming impossible to drive'
Petrol prices have hit a record average high of 140.20 pence per litre of unleaded, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.
Meanwhile, the chancellor confirmed this week that a 3p per litre fuel duty rise will take effect on 1 August, drawing criticism from the motoring industry.
BBC News has been speaking to members of the public to see how they are coping with the high cost of fuel in what are already difficult economic times.