Fuel Prices

How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you

As the government attempts to make fuel prices more transparent, here’s our guide to finding the cheapest petrol and diesel in your area.

Drivers paying 20p MORE for diesel despite falling wholesale costs

RAC Fuel Watch analysis shows drivers are paying far more at the pumps for diesel than petrol, despite little difference in wholesale prices.

Fuel still too expensive despite 9p December fall

Fuel prices fell by 9p a litre in December 2022, saving motorists £5 a tank – but prices are still too expensive says the RAC.

Government demands urgent review of petrol station fuel prices

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has asked the UK's competition watchdog to investigate forecourt fuel prices

Van drivers shun jobs due to rocketing fuel costs

New research has uncovered that high cost of fuel is leading 24 percent of van drivers to turn down job opportunities

Cost of living delays one in five car purchases

Research by eBay finds that 70 percent of UK car purchases in 2022 are affected by the rising cost of living.

Fuel prices finally fall after ‘nightmarish’ three months

April finally witessed a break in the constant price rises for petrol, but the RAC says British drivers are still suffering at the pumps.

Free Karai app could save motorists 25 percent on fuel

Designed to help drivers offset their carbon emissions, the Karai smartphone app can also give tips on driving more efficiently.

Fuel prices soar to highest increases on record

The average price for a litre of petrol increased by 11p in March 2022, with diesel up by an astonishing 22p per litre.

Petrol prices hit a new record high in October

Huge price increases for both petrol and diesel have made fuel 30p per litre more expensive than a year ago, according to an RAC report.