petrol

Fuel prices on the rise again

Petrol prices rose again in July, while diesel prices remained stable. According to data from the RAC Fuel Watch, a litre of unleaded across the UK increased to 145p, a […]

EV services up to a third cheaper

New research has found that electric vehicles are up to a third cheaper to service than petrol, diesel and hybrids. According to BookMyGarage, servicing an EV costs an average of […]

EVs rise in falling market

More used electric vehicles were sold last year than ever before, but they still made up just 4.1% of the overall market. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]

Fall in fuel prices not sharp enough

Fuel prices fell 9p a litre in December, but the RAC believes the decreases do not reflect much lower wholesale prices. Its Fuel Watch data found that petrol prices fell […]

December sales rush unable to offset 2022 dip

The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations. However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]

Dual-fuel drivers go electric

Research from Zap-Map has shown that around a third of dual-fuel drivers make most of their journeys in their electric vehicles. Its survey of 4,300 drivers found that more than […]

Electricity costs slows EV switch

New data has revealed that the number of drivers planning to make the switch to electric has jumped in the last year. A study for Kwik Fit found that 42% […]

Government confirms 2030 ban to remain

The UK government has confirmed that the 2030 ban of the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will go ahead. Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan confirmed the decision was part […]

Workers priced out of commute by fuel costs

New research has revealed that a third of drivers won’t be able to afford their commute if fuel prices continue to rise. As the cost-of-living intensifies, a new study by […]

Fuel costs rise by £1.3bn in a year

UK motorists have spent an additional £1.13bn during the last 12 months because of the rising cost of petrol and diesel. This is according to used car platform CarGurus, which […]