As the RAC announces a new record high price for diesel in the UK, most fuel pumps in Lincoln are still hovering below the national average.
UK diesel prices rose to a new record of £1.80 a litre this month, according to the RAC, with fresh fears the government’s recent efforts to stop importing fuel from Russia has resulted in a rise of costs for the public.
This comes at an already strenuous time for the British public, as the cost of living crisis continues to tighten pursestrings and increase the worrying reality of failing to make ends meet.
Diesel previously hit a high of £1.79 in March, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but that has now been surpassed, even after Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s cutting of fuel duty by 5p a litre in his Spring Statement.
It isn’t just diesel prices that are soaring at the pumps, though, as unleaded petrol has also gone up nearly 3p a litre since the start of May, reaching a national average of £1.66.
In a statement posted to their website on Monday, a spokesperson for the RAC said: “In recent weeks, the UK government has tried to move away from its reliance on importing Russian oil, following President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
“Worryingly for drivers of petrol cars, the price per litre is fast approaching the record levels of 167.3p per litre set on March 22.
“This latest price rise adds another challenge to UK households, as the cost of living crisis continues to impact families across the country.”
In Lincoln, most of the pumps are charging just below the national average, according to price comparison site PetrolPrices.com, which updates weekly across the country.
The cheapest places for unleaded are:
ASDA, Newark Road – 161.7p
Morrisons, Tritton Road – 161.9p
Sainsbury’s, Tritton Road – 161.9p
Tesco, Canwick Road – 162.9p
Tesco, Wragby Road – 162.9p
As for diesel, these Lincoln sites are the cheapest:
ASDA, Newark Road – 173.7p
Morrisons, Tritton Road – 174.9p
Sainsbury’s, Tritton Road – 174.9p
Tesco, Canwick Road – 175.9p
Tesco, Wragby Road – 175.9p
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We are appealing for help to identify the men in the photograph following a report of theft from Winthorpe, Skegness.
Two males with dark hair and beards allegedly entered the second-hand shop in the Seathrone Chapel Community Hall after 3:30pm on Saturday 18 June.
It’s believed one of the males distracted the staff member while the other entered a staff only area and stole a mobile phone.
We would like to speak to the men in the photograph in connection with the incident.
If you can help identify them or have any other information that can assist in our enquiries, please get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 314 of 18 June.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 314 of 18 June in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
A restaurant in uphill Lincoln is opening a shisha lounge at the premises, the first of its kind in the city.
Marrakesh Restaurant on Lincoln’s Bailgate opened in October 2020, serving Mediterranean and Moroccan food such as tagine and mixed grills for customers to enjoy.
Since then, owner Afi Eliddri has been seeking to expand his business into a market not currently explored by other businesses in Lincoln – in the form of shisha bars.
Hookah pipes have been bought for customers to enjoy the first shisha lounge in Lincoln. | Photo: Ellis Karran for The Lincolnite
Marrakesh will be opening a shisha lounge inside the restaurant, offering something completely unique to the city as nowhere else in Lincoln boasts access to shisha.
The shisha lounge will officially open on Friday, July 1 from midday, remaining available until 11pm seven days a week.
Marrakesh can be found on the Bailgate in Lincoln. | Photo: Ellis Karran for The Lincolnite
Shisha is a molasses-based tobacco product that is heated in a hookah water pipe, which you inhale through and vaporise smoke with.
It is an emerging trend that has expanded exponentially in the UK in recent years, having originally dated back to medieval India.
The restaurant serves traditional Moroccan cuisine. | Photo: Ellis Karran for The Lincolnite
Afi told The Lincolnite: “As well as the really nice food, great service and good atmosphere, we introduced the shisha lounge for a more diverse age range in our customers.
“It will definitely cater for a younger audience and we’re excited to get started with it.”
Open seven days a week between 12pm and 11pm. | Photo: Ellis Karran for The Lincolnite
The hookah is placed outdoors in the garden, and Marrakesh owners say it will be a nice addition alongside the Moroccan food and Arabic-style bar, with food available to eat indoors and outdoors.
Marrakesh will be open from 12pm to 11pm, with times possibly varying on weekends, and you can order food or book a table from the restaurant’s website.
Multiple hookah pipes are on-site, meaning more people can enjoy the experience. | Photo: Ellis Karran for The Lincolnite
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