High fuel prices accelerating electric transition
RAC research has revealed that 30% of drivers are more likely to consider an electric car next due to continued high fuel prices. Fuel prices have softened in recent weeks […]
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Electric vehicle sales surge could be short-term
Auto Trader has reported the surge in electric vehicle sales could stall if barriers to adoption are not removed. Electric vehicles have been the most popular fuel type on the […]
Pain at the pumps continues for petrol drivers
Drivers of petrol cars endured more pain at the pumps during May but diesel drivers enjoyed some relief with a modest reduction in prices. According to RAC Fuel Watch, the […]
Road Fuel Monitoring report reveals lack of competition
Drivers are paying more for fuel than they should in a competitive market, according to the latest CMA Road Fuel Monitoring report. It found that retail margins increased in March […]
Fuel price rises forcing drivers off the road
A new study has revealed that drivers are spending an average of £18.20 more to fill up with petrol following recent fuel price rises. For diesel drivers, the hike is […]
Fleets urged to fight fuel costs with new driver habits
Fleets can cut fuel costs by changing driver habits, according to Venson Automotive Solutions. The government has extended the 5p fuel duty cut, but prices at the pumps continue to […]
Fuel prices driving demand in electric vehicles
The vast majority of dealers have reported rising interest in electric vehicles since the rise in fuel prices. Prices at the pumps have gone up more than 20% since the […]
Fuel prices hit highest level since Iran war
Fuel prices have climbed to their highest level since the war in Iran started, according to the RAC. It has reported that petrol now costs 158.52p per litre, up from […]
Annual savings approach £1,000 for electric vehicle drivers
Electric vehicle drivers could save nearly £1,000 a year due to rising fuel prices, according to data from Auto Trader and Zapmap. Based on current prices at the pumps, it […]
Petrol prices still rising but diesel dropping slowly
Petrol prices rose again this week although diesel prices fell slightly, according to the RAC Fuel Watch. It found that petrol prices were 157.60p per litre, up from 132.83p at […]
Secret pothole tax adds to annual bill
Drivers are facing what has been labelled a ‘secret pothole tax’ as swerving to avoid potholes adds an extra 70 miles to the average annual mileage. This figure is based […]
‘Ominous’ rise in fuel prices inevitable, warns RAC
The RAC has warned UK drivers to brace for an ‘ominous’ rise in fuel prices in the next couple of weeks. It reported that the average price of a litre […]