Tech firms to offer real-time UK fuel prices on top apps

The UK Government has initiated a programme to enhance transparency in fuel pricing

UK watchdog to crack down on fuel price rip-off

The Competition and Markets Authority has received new powers to monitor and penalise unfair fuel pricing, ensuring transparency from retailers

British supermarkets urged to cut their fuel prices by 5p per litre

Prices are far higher than they should be, according to a new report

Britons forced to sell their cars as fuel prices hit record levels

The AA has called on the government to cut fuel duty by 10p per litre immediately

Soaring fuel costs put the brakes on employees’ commutes

Almost 45% of British workers will work from home more often to offset the rising cost of commuting, according to a poll

Biden calls for probe over potential ‘illegal conduct’ behind rising gas prices

The US President said there is ‘mounting evidence’ of anti-consumer behaviour by oil and gas companies

Fuel price cut for rural areas kicks in

People living in some of the UK’s most rural areas are now benefiting from a fuel price cut. The five pence price reduction kicked in yesterday and applies across 17 areas – 13 in the Highlands and four in northern England. The government estimates around 125,000 people living in those areas will benefit from cheaper […]

5p fuel price discount for rural UK

The European Union has approved a five pence per litre cut on fuel prices in rural areas in England and Scotland. Residents across 17 of the “most rural areas” with the highest fuel prices will benefit from the reduction from 31st May. Retailers can claim back the discount on unleaded petrol and diesel and pass […]

Scots: UK must regulate energy markets for fuel poverty

The UK Government must take stronger action to regulate energy markets to reduce fuel poverty, according to the Scottish Government. Its new reports also claim around 658,000 homes that are fuel poor in Scotland could be reduced by improving energy efficiency in households. Scotland is encouraging homeowners to install loft and cavity wall insulations, which […]

CBI welcomes fuel price freeze

The CBI has welcomed the Government’s decision to freeze the fuel price rise until January next year. The proposed 3p per litre rise, which was due to start in August, was scrapped by Chancellor George Osborne yesterday after pressure from Labour. The CBI said this decision will help families and businesses across the country. Dr […]