British motorists have been hit by fuel prices reaching record highs. The average price of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts on Sunday was 149p and 153p respectively, according to RAC figures. This means the cost of filling up a typical 55-litre family petrol car is £82, while diesel models cost £84. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams described the prices as “another unfortunate landmark”. He said: “The unrelenting rising price of fuel is hurting households up and down the country, furthering the cost-of-living crisis. “Businesses are also suffering with diesel reaching new heights.” Prices have soared on the back of rises in wholesale fuel costs, which have jumped amid a resurgence in demand following the reopening of global economies. Williams went on: “While the price of oil is still close to 100 US dollars a barrel wholesale fuel prices don’t merit further retailer rises across the board …