Could diesel prices hit record high as petrol stations hit £2 per litre mark?

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Millions of drivers are facing a new record price for diesel, as global concerns hit local garage forecourts. New data shows the UK is close to an average price of £2 per litre - although many garages are already charging that. And now there are calls for the government to take action in next month's budget. Research of the latest fuel prices at forecourts provided by PetrolPrices.com • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj • Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/news Follow ITV News on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itvnews?lang=en Follow ITV News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itvnews/ Follow ITV News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itvnews/ Follow ITV News on X: https://twitter.com/itvnews

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