petrol

What is E10 petrol and is it suitable for older cars?

The UK introduced E10 unleaded petrol in 2021. The fuel helps to reduce exhaust CO2 emissions, but it isn't suitable for all cars.

EV chargers to replace Wolverhampton petrol station car wash

A major petrol station in Wolverhampton has been granted permission to replace its car wash with seven electric vehicle chargers.

Driving off without paying for petrol: what does the law say?

Making Off Without Payment is an offence under the Theft Act 1978. The police do not always investigate petrol station drive-offs, however.

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

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.

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.

Prodrive has developed its own sustainable race fuel

British motorsport specialist Prodrive's new racing fuel can reduce greenhouse gases by 80 percent. It will be tested on the Dakar Rally.

Opinion: You’re spending too long at the petrol station

If you're spending long enough at a petrol station to warrant a parking fine, you should make like a celebrity and get outta there.

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.