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The RAC, which has criticised supermarkets and petrol retailers over pricing, said petrol falling to £1.43 on average – about 10p cheaper than this time last year – was “good news for drivers, especially as prices should continue to come down in the run-up to Christmas due to the wholesale price being significantly lower”.