‘Urgent’ watchdog investigation into rising petrol prices launched

Noting regional disparities in

, the Spelthorne MP asked for recommendations to “strengthen competition” in the petrol market by early July.

Mr Kwarteng said: “Drivers should be getting a fair deal for fuel across the UK.

Kwasi Kwarteng (PA)

“The British people are rightly frustrated that the £5 billion package does not always appear to have been passed through to forecourt prices.

“I am writing…