Fuel Prices

Fuel now costs motorists 20p a litre MORE than a year ago

Fuel prices may have stabilised in August, but RAC data shows drivers are paying much more compared to the same period in 2020.

Petrol prices increase for 6 months in a row, reports RAC

The RAC has warned the trend of rising petrol and diesel prices is likely to continue into the summer months.

Supermarkets accused of unfair fuel price rises

Wholesale fuel prices rose by just over a penny a litre in December 2020 – but three in four supermarkets increased prices by 3p a litre.

Fuel prices UP for the second consecutive month

Fuel prices increased by 3p a litre in July. It costs £2 more to fill tank with petrol or diesel than it did at the start of the month.

Fuel duty revenue plunges £2.4 billion during lockdown

Treasury coffers have been hit with a £2.4 billion hole as income from fuel duty plunges during lockdown to a 30-year low.

Moto trials big price cut for motorway fuel

The UK’s largest motorway services operator is trialling an 8p a litre fuel price reduction. If the Moto scheme works, it could become permanent.

Morrisons cuts UK petrol price to 99.7p a litre

For the first time since February 2016, petrol prices at Morrisons filling stations are below the £1 a litre. Diesel has also been cut to 104.7p.

Why record low oil prices might not mean lower pump prices

Although the record low price of oil could result in the price of fuel dropping below £1 per litre, the RAC has warned motorists not to expect huge savings.

Independent petrol stations face fight for survival

The Petrol Retailers Association has warned that the country could lose 1,000 independent petrol stations as a result of the coronavirus and the price of oil.

Fuel stations at risk of closure due to coronavirus

Demand for petrol and diesel has collapsed 75 percent in some areas: worrying news for rural filling stations where demand is low.