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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 2h ago
Government UK council budget cuts would have paid to fill almost 10m potholes

UK council budget cuts would have paid to fill almost 10m potholes

The Local Government Association claims budgets have been cut by £400m.
By James Fossdyke 12 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
Safety UK: Most drivers want all-lane running motorways to be scrapped

UK: Most drivers want all-lane running motorways to be scrapped

New research suggests there's little support for the four-lane roads.
By James Fossdyke 17 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 UK: One in four drivers still in the dark over new E10 petrol blend

UK: One in four drivers still in the dark over new E10 petrol blend

The more eco-friendly fuel is being rolled out now, but not every car can use it.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2021
Safety UK drink-driving death rate unchanged for ninth consecutive year

UK drink-driving death rate unchanged for ninth consecutive year

Safety organisations have urged the government to take action.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2021
Safety UK: Bumper-to-bumper bank holiday predicted with 17m trips planned

UK: Bumper-to-bumper bank holiday predicted with 17m trips planned

Transport data firm Inrix says delays are in the offing as drivers get away for the weekend.
By James Fossdyke 27 August 2021
Safety UK: Third of drivers would make detours to avoid country lanes

UK: Third of drivers would make detours to avoid country lanes

Drivers fear having to squeeze past other cars on narrow roads
By James Fossdyke 06 August 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 06 August 2021
Safety UK: Most drivers support lower motorway speed limit in wet weather

UK: Most drivers support lower motorway speed limit in wet weather

RAC study shows seven in 10 favour such an approach.
By James Fossdyke 03 August 2021
Industry UK: More than 11m holidaymakers to hit the road as schools break up

UK: More than 11m holidaymakers to hit the road as schools break up

Data from Inrix suggests traffic hotspots include the M25, M1 and M4.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2021
Industry 'Unprecedented' summer will see surge in traffic jams, RAC predicts

'Unprecedented' summer will see surge in traffic jams, RAC predicts

Destinations in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset are expected to be the most popular.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2021
General Average UK car is parked for 23 hours a day, new research shows

Average UK car is parked for 23 hours a day, new research shows

The RAC Foundation report says that's good news for electric car charging.
By James Fossdyke 13 July 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 UK: Private parking firms issue 12,000 tickets a day despite lockdown

UK: Private parking firms issue 12,000 tickets a day despite lockdown

That's 4.4 million tickets in just 12 months.
By James Fossdyke 24 June 2021
Industry UK: Half of drivers think they're paying too much for insurance during Covid

UK: Half of drivers think they're paying too much for insurance during Covid

Drivers say they should be paying less given the impact Covid has had on their mileage.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2021
Industry Weekday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels after lockdown

Weekday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels after lockdown

Government data suggests traffic levels are more or less back to normal.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2021
Industry Busy roads predicted as travel restrictions impact holiday plans

Busy roads predicted as travel restrictions impact holiday plans

Coronavirus restrictions could mean an increase in traffic this summer.
By James Fossdyke 14 June 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 Bank holiday traffic expected as 11m plan UK getaways

Bank holiday traffic expected as 11m plan UK getaways

Next weekend is the first bank holiday since lockdown was lifted.
By James Fossdyke 27 May 2021
Safety Drivers back wider use of average speed cameras on motorways

Drivers back wider use of average speed cameras on motorways

That's despite more than half of motorists speeding on 70 mph roads.
By James Fossdyke 10 May 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 RAC predicts busiest May bank holiday since 2016 amid relaxed lockdown

RAC predicts busiest May bank holiday since 2016 amid relaxed lockdown

The organisation expects roads to be 62 percent busier than at Easter.
By James Fossdyke 28 April 2021
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