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Industry UK petrol prices rise to nine-year high

UK petrol prices rise to nine-year high

The RAC says increases are down to rising oil prices and the switch to more eco-friendly E10 petrol.
By James Fossdyke 18 October 2021
Industry Study shows half UK drivers have been affected by fuel shortages

Study shows half UK drivers have been affected by fuel shortages

Problems have been greatest in London and the south-east of England.
By James Fossdyke 08 October 2021
Industry UK fuel prices rocket amid ongoing supply issues

UK fuel prices rocket amid ongoing supply issues

The RAC says drivers face "further forecourt misery" in the lead-up to Christmas.
By James Fossdyke 06 October 2021
Industry UK currently facing fuel tanker driver shortage across nation

UK currently facing fuel tanker driver shortage across nation

Qualified drivers are in short supply.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 01 October 2021
Industry UK fuel shortage leads to 1,600% surge in EV online searches

UK fuel shortage leads to 1,600% surge in EV online searches

Online interest for electric cars exploded to 16 times the average volume in a single day.
By Brian Potter 29 September 2021
Government UK: Competition law suspended to help alleviate fuel shortages

UK: Competition law suspended to help alleviate fuel shortages

The government hopes the change will help reduce supply problems.
By James Fossdyke 29 September 2021
Industry UK: August sees fuel prices fall for first time in nine months

UK: August sees fuel prices fall for first time in nine months

But the reductions were tiny and the RAC warns further increases could be on the way.
By James Fossdyke 06 September 2021
Industry July marks nine straight months of fuel price rises for UK drivers

July marks nine straight months of fuel price rises for UK drivers

The RAC says price increases appear to be here to stay.
By James Fossdyke 03 August 2021
Industry UK petrol prices at their highest in almost eight years, RAC claims

UK petrol prices at their highest in almost eight years, RAC claims

The average litre of unleaded cost 132.19p at the end of June.
By James Fossdyke 06 July 2021
General May sees highest petrol prices in almost two years

May sees highest petrol prices in almost two years

Prices have increased sharply over the past 12 months.
By James Fossdyke 07 June 2021
Industry UK petrol prices rise for sixth month in a row

UK petrol prices rise for sixth month in a row

And the RAC says more rises could be on the way.
By James Fossdyke 06 May 2021
Industry Drivers see fuel prices rise by 10 percent in just five months

Drivers see fuel prices rise by 10 percent in just five months

But the RAC says price cuts are possible in April.
By James Fossdyke 05 April 2021
Government Budget 2021: Fuel duty freeze continues to keep 'cost of living low'

Budget 2021: Fuel duty freeze continues to keep 'cost of living low'

Motoring organisations are relieved, but green group says decision is "astonishing".
By James Fossdyke 05 March 2021
General Full tank of fuel now costs £5 more than in late 2020, RAC says

Full tank of fuel now costs £5 more than in late 2020, RAC says

Petrol prices rose by the fourth month in a row in February.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2021
Industry UK drivers warned to brace for rising fuel prices over coming weeks

UK drivers warned to brace for rising fuel prices over coming weeks

Oil prices have hit a 13-month high.
By James Fossdyke 19 February 2021
Industry Petrol prices rise for third consecutive month in January

Petrol prices rise for third consecutive month in January

Increase means prices have risen to levels not seen since before the first lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 03 February 2021
General Fuel prices up 2p per litre as Covid-19 restrictions bite

Fuel prices up 2p per litre as Covid-19 restrictions bite

The RAC says price hikes are much higher than oil price rises.
By James Fossdyke 06 January 2021
Industry Fuel prices expected to remain steady despite rising oil prices

Fuel prices expected to remain steady despite rising oil prices

The RAC hopes prices have "plateaued".
By James Fossdyke 03 December 2020
General Fuel prices expected to fall amid second English lockdown

Fuel prices expected to fall amid second English lockdown

Prices stayed steady during October, but November could be a different story.
By James Fossdyke 10 November 2020
General Fuel prices sink in September to end three months of consecutive rises

Fuel prices sink in September to end three months of consecutive rises

But the RAC says diesel drivers still have good reason to feel hard done by.
By James Fossdyke 05 October 2020
Industry Fuel prices climb for third consecutive month, but costs remain low

Fuel prices climb for third consecutive month, but costs remain low

Fuel is still 13p per litre cheaper than in January.
By James Fossdyke 07 September 2020
General Drivers in for 'shock to the system' as fuel prices rise once more

Drivers in for 'shock to the system' as fuel prices rise once more

It comes after three months of falling forecourt prices.
By James Fossdyke 06 July 2020
General These are the UK regions where fuel is the most affordable

These are the UK regions where fuel is the most affordable

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in fuel prices dropping, but where in the UK is it most affordable?
By Dominik Wilde 30 June 2020
Industry May saw the UK's lowest fuel prices in four years amid Covid-19 crisis

May saw the UK's lowest fuel prices in four years amid Covid-19 crisis

But the RAC warns prices could soon be on the rise again.
By James Fossdyke 04 June 2020
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