Rebecca Cook, a tearoom owner from York, has been tracking the cost of filling her car's fuel tank for the past 16 years. She maintains a spreadsheet detailing her fuel purchases, which she began in 2010 as part of her job for a marketing company.
Her records show how quickly UK fuel prices can increase, with petrol now at its highest level since November 2022. Cook has observed the impact of global events such as the Covid lockdowns, the war in Ukraine, and recent unrest in Iran on fuel costs.
Cook's spreadsheet includes the date of purchase, the cost per litre, the amount of fuel bought, and the total cost. She typically fills up at various petrol stations in York and North Yorkshire, often at Tesco in Clifton Moor. She recently switched to a hybrid vehicle for her commute to Easingwold.