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The average car owner in Blackpool could face an annual rise of £200 in the cost of petrol as living costs mount, analysis suggests.

The AA said soaring prices, which have topped more than 200 pence per litre at some forecourts, have seen some motorists swap their fuel-powered cars for electric alternatives, while others on lower incomes have had to sell their cars entirely.

On average, the cost of a litre of petrol in Blackpool stood at £1.82 over the four days to June 14, according to figures from petrolprices.com – up 41% from £1.29 over a week in early June last year.

Department for Transport figures show the average annual mileage of a car driver in the North West was 3,115 miles in 2018-19 – the latest figures before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, which significantly impacted travel habits.

Fuel costs continue to climb across the country.

At current prices in Blackpool, a driver travelling this distance would spend an average of £716 on filling up a petrol car over the year – up from £507 based on prices in June last year.

Diesel drivers doing the same mileage would see their costs rise by 37%, from £457 to £625.

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Cost figures are based on the average fuel

Cost of living crisis: Average Blackpool driver 'could spend £200 more' on annual petrol costs