PETROL prices in the UK have reached an all-time high, the latest data shows.

On Sunday (October 24), the average UK price of petrol reached 142.94 pence a litre.

This topped the previous record, set in April 2012 by 0.46 pence.

However, across Newport and Gwent, it is still possible to purchase petrol cheaper than the national average.

While Newport and the surrounding area is home to a fairly large number of petrol stations, it can be tricky to find the best value.

In the very worst case scenario, you might even spend more driving around looking for a cheap deal than you’d even save.

Helpfully, you can now keep an eye out for the best petrol prices without needing to leave the comfort of your home.

Popular website petrolprices.com collects the latest prices from major petrol stations, and lists them all in one helpful place.

Find out how the national average compares with the local area below.

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Cheapest places to get petrol

Newport (and the five miles surrounding)

Sainsbury’s Cwmbran – 135.9p

Texaco Cwmbran – 135.9p

Morrisons Rogerstone – 137.9p

Texaco Commercial Street, Risca – 138.8p

Monmouthshire

Applegreen Ross-on-Wye 138.8p

Shell Monmouth 144.9p

A40 Symonds Yat eastbound services 144.9p

A40 Monmouth eastbound 144.9p

Texaco Coleford 144.9p

Blaenau Gwent

Gulf Blaenavon 138.9p

Gulf Blackwood 138.9p

Tesco Pontypool 138.9p

Gulf Brynmawr 138.9p

Texaco Pontypool 139.9p

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What has been said about the petrol prices?

AA fuel price spokesman Luke Bosdet said: “Whether it’s down to oil producers, market speculators, Treasury taxes or struggling retailers trying to balance their margins, record pump prices must be saying to drivers with the means that it is time to make the switch to electric.

“As for poorer motorists, many of them now facing daily charges to drive in cities, there is no escape. It’s a return to cutting back on other consumer spending, perhaps even heating or food, to keep the car that gets them to work on the road.”

Oil prices have soared since the beginning of the year from around 50 dollars per barrel in January to 85 dollars today.

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams warned that if the oil price reaches as high as 100 dollars, the price of petrol could go up to as much as 150p a litre.