Rising wholesale costs, weakened pound push the price of British gas to over $9 a gallon

Rising wholesale costs, weakened pound push the price of British gas to over $9 a gallon Authorities have said that rising wholesale costs, a weakened pound and taxes have pushed the price of British gas to more than $9 a gallon.

The Daily Express reported on Friday that while the average price for gas in the United Kingdom has hit $8.34 per gallon, some petrol stations are charging up to $9.12.

A spokesman for the Royal Automobile Club said, "This is a dark day for Britain's hard-pressed motorists."

And experts warned the situation just might get worse.

Brian Madderson, chairman of RMI Petrol, which represents 6,000 independent gas stations said, "Even without any further tax rises by a new Government one can see the price of fuel continuing to ramp upwards. Certainly, 125p ($1.92) a liter by the summer, is looking more likely every day."

Motorist dissatisfaction with rising prices at the pump is going to be a political issue, Royal Automobile Club strategist Adrian Tink said.

He further said, "This is a key election issue for Britain's 32 million motorists, who see their bank accounts drained every time they fill up. They will be keen to see what the political parties have to say." (With Inputs from Agencies)