Fuel
Fuel duty frozen, but new car buyers hit by VED hikes
Fuel duty frozen, but new car buyers hit by VED hikes
Labour’s first budget spares drivers at the pumps, while industry raises investment fears
Rumoured 7p fuel tax hike to send petrol and diesel prices soaring
Rumoured 7p fuel tax hike to send petrol and diesel prices soaring
Working people face fuel duty hammer blow as Labour plots to break pre-election promise
Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence
Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence
Drivers face threat of double-whammy from global oil price rises and predicted jumps in fuel duty
Fuel prices to fall to lowest in three years
Fuel prices to fall to lowest in three years
Low global demand and exchange rate bonus sees pump prices ease - but there’s a budget looming…
Toyota’s hydrogen car plan: why there should be alternatives to battery electric cars
Toyota’s hydrogen car plan: why there should be alternatives to battery electric cars
We take a deep dive into Toyota’s ‘multi-path’ strategy, which focuses on making hydrogen fuel-cell technology a viable alternative to battery EVs
Fuel retailers hang onto high margins, in spite of competition warnings
Fuel retailers hang onto high margins, in spite of competition warnings
Petrol and diesel prices remain ‘stubbornly high’ according to the latest Fuelwatch data from the RAC
Did Labour lie? Fuel duty expected to rise in October, resulting in ‘perma-high’ petrol prices
Did Labour lie? Fuel duty expected to rise in October, resulting in ‘perma-high’ petrol prices
The Labour Government is expected to reverse the cut to fuel duty in October’s budget, thus pushing up the price of petrol and diesel
UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe
UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe
Our diesel is 4th most expensive, petrol 11th and electricity 2nd - only the Italians and Swiss pay more overall
Asda accused of breaking ‘cheap fuel pledge’ as petrol prices fall for first time in 2024
Asda accused of breaking ‘cheap fuel pledge’ as petrol prices fall for first time in 2024
Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco are found to have cheaper fuel on average as UK sees first monthly price drop this year
Diesel car drivers suffer as UK boasts most expensive pump prices in Europe
Diesel car drivers suffer as UK boasts most expensive pump prices in Europe
Diesel price rises are the result of “unreasonably high” retailer margins, says RAC, with new laws introduced to bolster scrutiny
Stable charging costs make EVs look cheaper as petrol prices rise
Stable charging costs make EVs look cheaper as petrol prices rise
The cost of EV charging has remained consistent in the last month, despite surging prices of petrol and diesel.
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
Petrol prices have risen on average by 8 pence since the start of 2024. We explain why fuel prices are going up again
Continual rises in fuel prices causing “misery at the pumps”
Continual rises in fuel prices causing “misery at the pumps”
New RAC and CMA data shows rises in fuel prices and retailer margins since the beginning of the year
UK petrol prices take biggest jump in five months as regional inequality grows
UK petrol prices take biggest jump in five months as regional inequality grows
The rising cost of oil pushes up fuel prices, but there are big regional differences in the cost of filling up
How high are UK petrol prices compared to the rest of Europe?
How high are UK petrol prices compared to the rest of Europe?
The latest figures show how the high fuel tax take of twenty years ago has reduced over two decades
Live local fuel prices coming to your sat-nav or smartphone
Live local fuel prices coming to your sat-nav or smartphone
The Government is consulting on compulsory fuel price ‘live updates’, making it easy for drivers to shop for the cheapest fuel
Watchdog to bite back at UK’s rip-off fuel prices
Watchdog to bite back at UK’s rip-off fuel prices
Competitions and Markets Authority gets powers to shine the spotlight on profiteering fuel station operators
Forecourt fuel theft surges by 77 per cent, latest figures suggest
Forecourt fuel theft surges by 77 per cent, latest figures suggest
The DVLA reveals a massive spike in requests for vehicle keeper data, as filling stations battle ‘bilking’
Petrol and diesel prices soar as oil price nudges $100 a barrel
Petrol and diesel prices soar as oil price nudges $100 a barrel
Filling station profit margins in the spotlight again, as OPEC production cuts force the price of fuel up in September
Cheap motorway fuel plans being blocked by red tape
Cheap motorway fuel plans being blocked by red tape
As government calls for greater fuel price transparency, a ‘frustrating’ approach from National Highways costs drivers 12p a litre at motorway service…
UK fuel duty freeze and increased pothole investment announced in 2023 Spring Budget
UK fuel duty freeze and increased pothole investment announced in 2023 Spring Budget
Chancellor freezes fuel duty once again and maintains 5p cut for another 12 months; extra £200m for pothole repairs
What is hypermiling and how do you do it?
What is hypermiling and how do you do it?
Hypermiling helps you get the most from every last drop of fuel to maximise MPG. We explain how it works, and how it can save you money…
What are carbon credits, and what do they mean for the car industry?
What are carbon credits, and what do they mean for the car industry?
Carbon credits don’t directly impact car buyers, but they’re very important assets for car companies to consider and they’ll shape the future of the i…
What are alternative fuel vehicles?
What are alternative fuel vehicles?
We explore the types of ‘alternative fuels’ used to power cars including hydrogen fuel cells, LPG, CNG, electricity and others
“I can confirm the £10 gallon of fuel has arrived”
“I can confirm the £10 gallon of fuel has arrived”
Mike Rutherford is sad to report the first sighting of premium petrol at 222.9p in the UK. The £10 gallon is upon us.
'Boycott greedy fuel retailers whose gallons cost £8 or more'
'Boycott greedy fuel retailers whose gallons cost £8 or more'
Mike Rutherford thinks current fuel prices are ripping-off the British motorist
What are synthetic fuels? efuels explained
What are synthetic fuels? efuels explained
Combustion engines could be viable in a fossil-fuel-free future thanks to new synthetic fuel tech. We explain how...
Fuel cards explained
Fuel cards explained
All the details on fuel cards and how to use them
Is it worth paying more for premium diesel or petrol?
Is it worth paying more for premium diesel or petrol?
Advice on whether adding high octane super unleaded petrol or super diesel to your tank is worth the extra cost