UK holidaymakers have been warned to expect higher petrol prices across Europe this summer compared with last year.

According to a study published by the Post Office, higher charges at the pump have been exacerbated by the falling value of the pound on currency markets.

The lowest cost of a litre of unleaded petrol in Europe was in Luxembourg at £1.28, while the highest was in Norway at £1.82.

Spain came in at number two as the second cheapest place to buy petrol with £1.28 a litre, the annual survey continued, ahead of Austria at £1.33 and the UK at £1.36.

Prices rose across the continent, with the biggest increase in the price per litre since last year in Switzerland at 35p.

"The high fuel price increases in Europe mean that UK holidaymakers should plan their routes carefully in advance to cut costs," said the Post Office's Sarah Munro.

"For example, motorists driving through eastern France can save 27p a litre on unleaded petrol or 24p on diesel by detouring into Luxembourg. Similarly motorists can save up to 23p a litre by crossing from Switzerland into Austria."

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