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Fuel duty frozen, but new car buyers hit by VED hikes
Parliament

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
News
31 Oct 2024
Rumoured 7p fuel tax hike to send petrol and diesel prices soaring
Fuel station

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
News
21 Oct 2024
Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence
Fuel station

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
News
3 Oct 2024
Fuel prices to fall to lowest in three years
Diesel pump

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…
News
23 Sep 2024
Toyota’s hydrogen car plan: why there should be alternatives to battery electric cars
Hydrogen fuel-cell Toyota Hilux pick-up truck

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
Features
7 Sep 2024
Fuel retailers hang onto high margins, in spite of competition warnings
fuel pump

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
News
6 Aug 2024
Did Labour lie? Fuel duty expected to rise in October, resulting in ‘perma-high’ petrol prices
High fuel 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
News
5 Aug 2024
UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe
Petrol fueling

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
News
19 Jun 2024
Asda accused of breaking ‘cheap fuel pledge’ as petrol prices fall for first time in 2024
Fuel pump

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
News
6 Jun 2024
Diesel car drivers suffer as UK boasts most expensive pump prices in Europe
Diesel pump

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
News
28 May 2024
Stable charging costs make EVs look cheaper as petrol prices rise
Fiat 500 connected to a Gridserve rapid charger

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.
News
29 Apr 2024
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UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
High fuel prices.

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
Tips & advice
23 Apr 2024
Continual rises in fuel prices causing “misery at the pumps”
High fuel prices.

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
News
4 Apr 2024
UK petrol prices take biggest jump in five months as regional inequality grows
Petrol and diesel prices

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
News
5 Mar 2024
How high are UK petrol prices compared to the rest of Europe?
High fuel prices. £2 per litre

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
News
26 Jan 2024
Live local fuel prices coming to your sat-nav or smartphone
Fuel station

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
News
16 Jan 2024
Watchdog to bite back at UK’s rip-off fuel prices
High fuel prices. £2 per litre

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
News
15 Nov 2023
Forecourt fuel theft surges by 77 per cent, latest figures suggest
Fuel station

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’
News
7 Nov 2023
Petrol and diesel prices soar as oil price nudges $100 a barrel
Fuel duty delayed

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
News
4 Oct 2023
Cheap motorway fuel plans being blocked by red tape
Live roadside fuel pricing sign

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…
News
19 Jul 2023
UK fuel duty freeze and increased pothole investment announced in 2023 Spring Budget
Petrol pump

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
News
15 Mar 2023
What is hypermiling and how do you do it?
Whisky fuel feature - Martin filling up

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…
Tips & advice
9 Jun 2022
What are carbon credits, and what do they mean for the car industry?
Exhaust

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…
Tips & advice
8 Jun 2022
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What are alternative fuel vehicles?
Fuel pump

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
Tips & advice
22 Mar 2022
“I can confirm the £10 gallon of fuel has arrived”
Mike Rutherford opinion

“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.
Opinion
16 Mar 2022
'Boycott greedy fuel retailers whose gallons cost £8 or more'
Mike Rutherford opinion

'Boycott greedy fuel retailers whose gallons cost £8 or more'

Mike Rutherford thinks current fuel prices are ripping-off the British motorist
Opinion
5 Dec 2021
What are synthetic fuels? efuels explained
eFuels

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...
Tips & advice
10 Sep 2021
Fuel cards explained
Fuel card payment

Fuel cards explained

All the details on fuel cards and how to use them
Tips & advice
8 Sep 2021
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
Tips & advice
16 Dec 2020