Grant Shapps has issued a stern warning to retailers, urging immediate action or else face severe legal repercussions for their practices in the wake of fuel price hikes

Several supermarkets have reduced diesel prices by over 7p per litre following concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority

Experts have estimated that in April, diesel drivers paid 16p more per litre despite cheaper wholesale prices than petrol

The RAC believes diesel should have seen a greater reduction as its wholesale price was similar to petrol for most of March

Major retailers have been urged to cut prices much further

Out of 13 European countries, only one, Luxemburg has done less than the UK in helping drivers with soaring petrol prices, new analysis finds

Reported incidents are 37% higher compared to the first quarter of 2021, according to a report