M6 Speed Limit Reduction Considered to Curb UK Fuel Demand Amid Supply Concerns Monday, March 23, 2026 fuel uk m6 speedlimit labour energy transport renewables supply iea As global tensions disrupt fuel supply, the UK Labour Party government is considering measures such as reducing speed limits on major motorways, including the M6, to lower oil demand. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has … Read More
Petrol Drivers Face £3,400 Lifetime Cost Increase After Fuel Duty Rise Thursday, March 19, 2026 fuel petrol taxation cost duty motorists economy government campaign transport Petrol drivers are set to face a significant increase in fuel duty, with charges potentially reaching 58p per litre. Campaigners warn that this change could cost motorists nearly £40,000 over a lifetime, hitting the poorest … Read More
UK Set for First Fuel Duty Rise in 16 Years, Costing Drivers an Extra £3,400 Over a Lifetime Wednesday, March 18, 2026 fuel tax uk drivers petrol duty chancellor costs taxpayers labour For the first time in 16 years, UK drivers face a fuel duty increase that could add an extra £3,400 to their lifetime fuel costs. The planned hike has intensified pressure on the Labour government, with campaigners urging … Read More
New UK Petrol Station Rule From September to Cost Drivers £156 Annually Sunday, March 15, 2026 fuel duty uk petrol drivers costs labour government prices families From September, UK motorists are set to experience a costly change at petrol stations, with families potentially paying an additional £156 a year due to a planned fuel duty increase. According to fresh analysis from the … Read More
Petrol Stations to Face Increased Scrutiny Amid Rising Fuel Prices Friday, March 13, 2026 petrol fuel prices cma monitoring middleeast conflict wholesale tax drivers Drivers are being alerted that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will intensify its oversight of petrol stations following allegations that some garages are exploiting the ongoing Middle East conflict to increase … Read More
Warning for Drivers Filling Up at Asda and Esso Petrol Stations Amid Soaring Prices Friday, March 13, 2026 fuel petrol diesel asda esso prices uk petrolstations consumers regulation Recent data reveals alarming price discrepancies at petrol stations across the UK, with drivers at Asda and Esso forecourts facing significantly higher costs. An Asda Express station in Bothwell, Scotland, tops the charts … Read More