Fuel Articles

Rising fuel prices are continuing to put pressure on UK motorists, with new research revealing many drivers are cutting back on journeys and household spending to cope with higher costs at the pumps. A survey of 2,000 petrol and diesel drivers commissioned by...

Diesel and unleaded prices moved in different directions during May, with diesel continuing to ease while unleaded edged higher. The average UK price of unleaded increased from 153.7ppl to 157.0ppl over the month, while diesel fell from 183.9ppl to 180.3ppl. As a...

BP has been plunged into fresh turmoil after the oil giant abruptly removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, triggering a sharp fall in the company’s share price and raising new questions about stability at one of Britain’s biggest energy firms. The company’s shares...

Drivers welcomed news earlier this month that the Government would extend the fuel duty freeze for the rest of the year, with campaigners hailing the move as a victory for motorists already struggling with high living costs. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed...

Petrol and diesel are now moving in different directions PetrolPrices data shows a clear split emerging between petrol and diesel pricing trends. Since 9 May, every single day has seen more unleaded price increases than decreases across UK forecourts.Diesel has shown...

The government is set to freeze fuel duty this autumn and offer hauliers a 12-month road tax break as concerns grow over rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. The measures are expected to form part of a wider package of announcements aimed at easing...

The number of driving tests taken in automatic cars has more than doubled (106% increase) over the last five years*. Uswitch car insurance experts recently looked into the motivations behind learning to drive in an automatic, the challenges automatic-only drivers face...

The middle of May saw The Services King head to Duxford in Cambridgeshire for the relaunch of MFG Aerodrome. Situated on the busy A505 between Royston and Cambridge, this bp filling station has been located opposite RAF Duxford and the Imperial War Museum for decades...

A majority of UK motorists believe tougher rules for newly qualified drivers could improve road safety. New research from learner driver insurance provider Tempcover suggests there is broad support for a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system similar to the one being...

Learner drivers across England, Scotland and Wales are facing a shake-up to how driving tests are booked and managed, with new rules being introduced throughout spring 2026. The changes, brought in by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), are designed to...

A recent comparison by What Car? has highlighted just how important reliable fuel price data has become for UK drivers looking to cut motoring costs. With fuel prices continuing to fluctuate across the country, motorists are increasingly relying on fuel finder apps...

At the start of May, The Services King visited Highway Stops Astwick Service Station on the Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire border to take a look at the recent investments on site. Situated on the northbound side of the A1 Great North Road near Baldock, this BP filling...

The RAC is aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) in London later this year. The RAC, which was founded in 1897 as the Automobile Club of Great Britain, is owned by buyout firms CVC Capital Partners and Silver Lake Partners and the Singaporean state investment...

Van thefts across the UK fell by 16% from 2024 to 2025, with the frequency of incidents slowing from one every 44 minutes in 2024 to every 52 minutes in 2025, according to the latest DVLA data obtained via a Freedom of Information request.  Despite the overall...

Pump prices began to ease in the second half of April, with diesel falling back from a peak average of 193ppl to just below 190ppl. Unleaded followed a similar trend, declining from 160ppl on 8th April to 157.5ppl currently. This softening at the pump reflects a...

The UK oil giant BP reported profits of $3.2bn (£2.4bn) for the first three months of 2026. This figure is well above the $2.7bn forecast by analysts and more than double the $1.38bn it made in the first three months of 2025. The improved figures reflect the strong...

With the government proposing changes to road safety legislation that could impact those aged 70 and over*, Uswitch car insurance experts recently surveyed motorists on their opinions towards older drivers, including whether they should be required to retake their...

Spring is one of the best times to get behind the wheel in the UK. The roads can be clearer than in peak summer, fuel efficiency tends to improve in milder temperatures, and the countryside comes alive with colour. Whether you're chasing blossom-lined lanes or...

The latest PetrolPrices survey, released on 13th April, revealed that recent fuel price increases have had a dramatic effect on driver behaviour. Just over 41% of the 3,033 responses claimed that the price rises had a significant effect on their finances, with a...

CMA to Enforce Fuel Price Reporting Rules from May 2026: What Drivers Need to Know About Fuel Finder   The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed it will begin prioritising enforcement action against fuel retailers that fail to comply with price...