The cost of motor fuels has seen the biggest leap since records began, according to latest data.

The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the cost of motor fuels jumped by 42.3 per cent in the 12 months to June - the biggest leap since records began.

Average petrol prices stood at 184p a litre last month, up 18.1p since May alone, while diesel raced 12.7p higher to 192.4p a litre, which was also a record.

These figures come as the average family car now costs more than £100 to fill up with fuel, according to the RAC.

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As prices continue to rise, we've rounded up some of the cheapest places to fill up your car in the Southend area according to Petrol Prices*.

The cheapest places to buy unleaded are:

Jet Rochford - 170.7p

Tesco Southend Extra - 178.9p

Esso London Road (Leigh) - 181.9p

Texaco Southend (Park Standard Filling Station) - 183.9p

 Esso Rayleigh Road (Eastwood) - 183.9p

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The cheapest places to buy diesel are: 

Jet Rochford - 188.7p

BP Rochford Business Park - 188.9p

Texaco Southend (Park Standard Filling Station) - 193.9p

Tesco Southend Extra - 194.9p

Esso London Road (Leigh) - 194.9p

* These prices are correct as of July 21