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UK: Fuel duty set to rise as government tackles £22 billion black hole

UK: Fuel duty set to rise as government tackles £22 billion black hole

Prepare for higher prices at the pump, folks.

By Angel Sergeev 1m ago

UK has the most expensive diesel in Europe

UK has the most expensive diesel in Europe

That's despite the reduced fuel duty.

By Angel Sergeev 30 May 2024

How much do taxes affect fuel prices in Europe?

How much do taxes affect fuel prices in Europe?

While petrol and diesel prices are still higher than in the past, excise duty and VAT continue to weigh on these figures

By Brian Potter 1 January 2024

UK: CMA study shows fuel retailers are profiting as prices rise

UK: CMA study shows fuel retailers are profiting as prices rise

The organisation says most price increases are down to "global factors" but some retailers are also raising margins.

By James Fossdyke 19 May 2023

UK average petrol price drops below 145p per litre for first time in 18 months

UK average petrol price drops below 145p per litre for first time in 18 months

Last time a litre of unleaded was this cheap was in November 2021.

By James Fossdyke 18 May 2023

UK diesel prices remain above petrol despite wholesale price parity

UK diesel prices remain above petrol despite wholesale price parity

RAC says retailers are buying petrol and diesel for roughly the same amount, but selling diesel for far more.

By James Fossdyke 29 March 2023

RAC accuses petrol retailers of overcharging in run-up to Christmas

RAC accuses petrol retailers of overcharging in run-up to Christmas

The RAC says fuel prices will be at record Christmas levels over the coming weeks.

By James Fossdyke 23 December 2022

UK drivers spent more than £1bn extra on fuel in last 12 months

UK drivers spent more than £1bn extra on fuel in last 12 months

Fuel prices have shot up over the past year.

By James Fossdyke 27 July 2022

CMA to check whether UK fuel duty cut is being passed on

CMA to check whether UK fuel duty cut is being passed on

The government fears petrol stations may have pocketed the 5p-per-litre cut in fuel duty.

By James Fossdyke 16 June 2022

UK: Study shows Fuel Duty cuts made "no difference" to most motorists

UK: Study shows Fuel Duty cuts made "no difference" to most motorists

A survey suggests drivers have not felt the benefit of Sunak's 5p cut in Fuel Duty.

By James Fossdyke 21 April 2022

Drivers are 'less interested' in fuel economy despite pump prices

Drivers are 'less interested' in fuel economy despite pump prices

Online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk says drivers are less likely to filter searches by fuel economy.

By James Fossdyke 9 February 2022

RAC slams 'unjustified' petrol price hikes in November

RAC slams 'unjustified' petrol price hikes in November

The organisation says prices have risen despite a drop in the value of oil.

By James Fossdyke 6 December 2021

RAC tells petrol stations they 'must' cut fuel prices this week

RAC tells petrol stations they 'must' cut fuel prices this week

The RAC says recent reductions in the oil price must be passed onto consumers.

By James Fossdyke 2 December 2021

Petrol price rises continue to break records in the UK

Petrol price rises continue to break records in the UK

Petrol has never been this expensive before.

By James Fossdyke 3 November 2021

UK fuel duty freeze to continue as pump prices hit record levels

UK fuel duty freeze to continue as pump prices hit record levels

The news comes after petrol prices hit a record-breaking 142.94p per litre.

By James Fossdyke 29 October 2021

Petrol prices hit record high on Sunday amid rocketing oil costs

Petrol prices hit record high on Sunday amid rocketing oil costs

The average litre of petrol now costs 142.39p - more than 80p of which is tax.

By James Fossdyke 26 October 2021

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

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 1 October 2021

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

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

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 5 April 2021

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 5 March 2021

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

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

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