Fuel prices rocket during August
Fuel prices rose more in August than during any month in the last 23 years. According to RAC Fuel Watch, petrol prices climbed nearly 7p a litre while diesel went […]
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ICE ban could cause further supply shortages
The proposed ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and the ban on hybrids from 2035 could result in a shortage of internal combustion engine vehicles. […]
Fuel prices on the rise again
Petrol prices rose again in July, while diesel prices remained stable. According to data from the RAC Fuel Watch, a litre of unleaded across the UK increased to 145p, a […]
Petrol prices down but diesel ‘unfairly’ high
The average price of petrol has fallen below 145p a litre for the first time in 18 months, according to the latest data from RAC Fuel Watch. The price of a […]
EV services up to a third cheaper
New research has found that electric vehicles are up to a third cheaper to service than petrol, diesel and hybrids. According to BookMyGarage, servicing an EV costs an average of […]
EVs rise in falling market
More used electric vehicles were sold last year than ever before, but they still made up just 4.1% of the overall market. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
Fall in fuel prices not sharp enough
Fuel prices fell 9p a litre in December, but the RAC believes the decreases do not reflect much lower wholesale prices. Its Fuel Watch data found that petrol prices fell […]
December sales rush unable to offset 2022 dip
The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations. However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
Dual-fuel drivers go electric
Research from Zap-Map has shown that around a third of dual-fuel drivers make most of their journeys in their electric vehicles. Its survey of 4,300 drivers found that more than […]
Electricity costs slows EV switch
New data has revealed that the number of drivers planning to make the switch to electric has jumped in the last year. A study for Kwik Fit found that 42% […]
Government confirms 2030 ban to remain
The UK government has confirmed that the 2030 ban of the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will go ahead. Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan confirmed the decision was part […]
Workers priced out of commute by fuel costs
New research has revealed that a third of drivers won’t be able to afford their commute if fuel prices continue to rise. As the cost-of-living intensifies, a new study by […]
