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Nine ways to save money on petrol and diesel

Published 25 October 2022
By David Mullen
If you drive a petrol- or diesel-powered car, brimming the tank is likely your biggest running cost.
Experts worry of inflated petrol prices over lockdown

Petrol price rises explained

Fuel prices in the UK are higher than they’ve ever been before, with the average price for a litre of petrol hitting 191.5p over the weekend.
Published 05 July 2022
Petrol stations in UK warn of fuel supply issues as lorry driver shortage bites

Oil protests lead to fuel shortages

The environmental activist group Just Stop Oil has created disruptions at three oil terminals in the south of England.
Published 11 April 2022
US oil prices drop below zero for first time in history

Petrol prices may fall by end of year

Petrol and diesel fuel prices are expected to fall much sooner than those of home energy gas, according to new analysis by the CEBR.
Published 04 April 2022
New higher grade biofuel risks damaging hundreds of thousands of cars

Fuel duty cut is 'drop in the ocean' for motorists

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a 5p per litre cut to fuel duty as part of an effort to combat the spiralling cost of living.
Published 23 March 2022
Fuel duty will be frozen for ninth consecutive year

Sunak may cut fuel duty after petrol price soars

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is expected to announce a 5p reduction in fuel duty tomorrow in an effort to cushion the impact of spiralling prices
Published 21 March 2022
Porsche to use synthetic e-fuel in Supercup racing

Synthetic e-fuel explained

When Porsche announced that it was teaming up with Siemens to build a synthetic e-fuel factory in Chile, it was music to a lot of peoples’ ears...
Published 24 February 2022
Supermarkets confirm petrol price cuts as wholesale fuel values fall

What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car

Every three minutes, according to the AA, a motorist in the UK makes the mistake of putting the wrong type of fuel their car.
Published 04 February 2022
Petrol stations in UK warn of fuel supply issues as lorry driver shortage bites

Petrol shortage: Fuel sales fall

The petrol shortage crisis appears to be over with fuel sales fallen by two thirds and filling station tank levels returned to normal levels.
Published 22 October 2021
Top 10 petrol cars to buy instead of diesel

Ten petrol cars to buy instead of a diesel

Feeling guilty about driving a diesel car and not ready for pure-electric just yet? Here are 10 efficient petrol and hybrid alternatives.
Published 21 October 2021
Budget 2021 rules for cars and drivers

Budget 2021: Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlines plans

Rishi Sunak's fiscal plans for roads, cars and vans, including fuel duty, VED road tax, pothole repairs and electric vehicle incentives.
Published 03 March 2021
Rishi Sunak Chancellor of the Exchequer - Budget 2020

Budget 2020: Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlines plans

Today's Budget was not only Rishi Sunak's first real test in his new role as Chancellor but potentially the trickiest for the Treasury in years.
Published 11 March 2020
Fuel pump prices surge in "bleak" April for motorists

Fuel pump prices surge in 'bleak' April

Motorists had to contend with a big spike in fuel prices last month, with petrol rising by nearly 6p per litre.
Published 07 May 2019