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UK petrol prices sink to 131.9p a litre — but the savings may not last

UK petrol prices have dropped to 131.91p per litre, the lowest since July 2021, according to the RAC. Diesel averages 140.97p. The Competition and Markets Authority says fuel margins remain high despite falling oil prices. OPEC+ will keep production steady through March.

2 February 2026

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Sainsbury shares slide after Argos sales dip; investors turn to April results

J Sainsbury shares fell 6.3% after its Christmas update showed a 1% drop in Argos sales, despite grocery sales rising 5.4% in the 16 weeks to Jan. 3. The company maintained its profit forecast above £1 billion and raised its free cash flow outlook to over £550 million. Investors focused on weakness in general merchandise. Sainsbury plans to return over £800 million to shareholders.

9 January 2026

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