Petrol

Sunday, May 17, 2026 fuel petrol cars efficiency roofrack motoring driving prices fuelcosts advice

As the ongoing conflict in Iran continues to drive up petrol and diesel prices, drivers are being encouraged to make simple adjustments to reduce fuel consumption. Saul Turner, motoring expert and general manager at National … Read More

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 fuel motorists pricing petrol diesel fuelfinder whatcar inflation government regulation

Motorists are facing higher fuel costs due to inaccuracies in popular fuel price-checking apps. Research by What Car? reveals that four out of five apps relying on government-supplied Labour Party data display outdated fuel … Read More

Monday, May 4, 2026 cma fuel petrol diesel prices competition monitoring uk retailers margins

Fuel prices at UK forecourts continue to hover at historically high levels, with petrol and diesel margins averaging 107p per litre, according to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Despite tensions from the conflict … Read More

Saturday, April 25, 2026 ev electricvehicles fuelprices chargingcosts petrol diesel evadoption taxation carleasing sustainability

Rising petrol prices are pushing a growing number of drivers to consider switching to electric vehicles (EVs). New research reveals that 70% of non-EV drivers are now more likely to explore electric cars, with … Read More

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 fuel theft drivers forecourt penalties petrol crime uk law prices

UK drivers are facing fines of up to £5,000 and potential prison sentences of up to two years amid a sharp rise in fuel thefts at petrol stations. Recent data reveals a worrying surge in “fill up and flee” … Read More

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 rac fuel diesel petrol prices iran conflict ceasefire straitofhormuz ukdrivers

UK motorists are facing a significant blow as diesel prices approach record highs, with the RAC reporting a sharp rise in fuel costs linked to ongoing tensions in Iran. Petrol prices have surged by 3p per litre over the past … Read More