FOR the first time in many long weeks, the price of both petrol and diesel has remained the same it was seven days ago.

In some parts of the country, petrol prices have actually fell ever so slightly, offering drivers some relief when filling up.

It is the first time in about six weeks since a halt to rises has happened.

The RAC say the cost of oil has dropped $10 a barrel and it would be "scandalous" if supermarkets didn't pass those reductions on to customers.

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: "With oil dropping by $10 a barrel yesterday causing wholesale prices of both petrol and diesel to fall further, even more pressure is now on the supermarkets to act and treat drivers fairly.

"We can guarantee retailers will be rushing to buy new stock today at these low prices, but they will no doubt still remain reluctant to reduce their forecourt prices.

“If we don’t see a significant supermarket cut in the next few days it will be nothing short of scandalous."

Here is what you can expect to pay at the top-five cheapest places for petrol and diesel around our patch - with one of the Knutsford garages making a rare appearance on the list:

UNLEADED

Asda, Barons Quay, Northwich - 188.7p per litre

Texaco, Runcorn Road, Barnton - 188.9p per litre

Texaco, King Street, Northwich - 189.9p per litre

Sainsbury's, Northwich - 189.9p per litre

Shell, London Road, Davenham - 189.9p per litre

DIESEL

Asda, Barons Quay, Northwich - 195.7p per litre

Texaco King Street, Northwich - 197.9p per litre

Sainsbury's, Northwich - 197.9p per litre

Texaco, Runcorn Road, Barnton - 198.9p per litre

Shell Knutsford - 198.9p per litre