UK lags behind EU rivals in easing burden of fuel prices August 1, 2022 The UK lags behind many of its EU rivals when it comes to easing the burden of high fuel prices. Data released today by motoring group RAC has shown that – among the EU countries that have cut petrol taxes since March – only Luxembourg and Croatia have done less for drivers than Britain. The [...]
Motorists driving off without paying at pump could cost forecourt operators £100m in 2022 July 22, 2022 A spike in drivers not paying for fuel due to high prices could cost forecourt operators more than £100m in 2022. There has been at 2,054 incidents of drivers refusing to pay at the pump so far this year in the capital, according to a Freedom of Information Request submitted by CityAM, and sent [...]
Motorists warned of disruption as fuel price protesters stage demonstrations July 21, 2022 Fuel price protests are expected to create disruption across the country tomorrow. According to an image posted on the Facebook group ‘Fuel Price Stand Against Tax,’ demonstrations are set to be held nationwide – impacting major urban areas and thousands of people embarking on their summer holidays. Avon and Somerset Police told motorists to expect [...]
Fuelling the fire: Independent retailers ignite petrol price war to attract motorists July 21, 2022 Petrol retailers have kickstarted a price war, with independent vendors slashing costs at the pumps to lure in motorists as the cost of living crisis deepens.
‘Pump-price competition is broken’: AA disagrees with watchdog’s verdict that 5p tax duty cut WAS passed on at the pump July 8, 2022 Motoring groups have disagreed with Competition and Markets Authority’s verdict that the 5p fuel duty cut was reflected in pump prices, as the watchdog calls for further investigation and more transparency. The CMA’s urgent review, ordered by Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, found an increase “refining spread” added 24p a litre to petrol and diesel over [...]
Petrol prices drop slightly for first time since April, but motoring associations say it’s not enough July 6, 2022 Petrol prices have slightly dropped for the first time since mid-April, according to reports from motoring association the AA. Figures have shown that the average price of a litre of petrol at UK pumps went down by 0.3p between Sunday and Monday. The price of petrol yesterday was around 191.3p, well below Sunday’s record price [...]
Petrol June surge smashes previous records July 6, 2022 The average cost of a litre of petrol has jumped 16.6p in June, smashing previous records, according to data released today. Figures from the RAC Fuel Watch revealed that petrol costs surged from 174.8p to 191.4p, meaning that the cost of filling up a family car has increased by £9 in 30 days to £105.29. [...]
UK motorways brought to standstill as angry drivers protest against rocketing fuel prices July 4, 2022 UK motorways have been brought to a standstill after dozens of angry drivers took to the streets and protested against rocketing petrol and diesel prices. Campaigners today targeted major arteries such as the M4 in South Wales and Somerset, as well as the M5 from Devon to Bristol and the A38. Demonstrations, in the shape of [...]
Fuel retailers hit back at detractors, blaming volatile market for pump price increase June 29, 2022 Fuel retailers have hit back after motoring bodies have accused them of “inexplicably” rising fuel prices at UK pumps. Gordon Balmer, director at the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), has told journalists that operators are currently operating at a loss due to wholesale prices rising because of the volatile oil market. “Independent fuel retailers need to [...]
Motorists have ‘right to know’ why fuel costs surge, says the RAC June 29, 2022 Motorists have “a right to know” why fuel prices at UK forecourts continue to rise despite a slump in wholesale costs. Leading motoring group the RAC has accused fuel retailers of “inexplicably” rising costs after petrol yesterday reached a new record high of 191.2p while diesel stationed at 199p per litre – 0.1p less compared [...]