Fuel Articles
PetrolPrices incorporates new fuel price data
PetrolPrices is pleased to announce that we have incorporated a new data source for our market-leading fuel pricing service. Following the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) July report on the Road Fuel Market, a new voluntary scheme for fuel retailers to share...
161 Car models are too big for parking spaces
Cars are becoming too large to park According to research by the Which? team, parking in the UK is becoming more of a challenge. The size of a standard UK parking space has stayed more or less the same for decades, but cars, especially luxury ones, have got bigger and...
Will unleaded petrol and diesel prices stop rising?
Unleaded prices have been rising since the last week in July and are now starting to touch £1.50 per litre. Over the past 30 days, prices at the pump have increased by nearly 5%. The premium brands (bp, Shell and Esso) are all averaging prices over £1.50 per litre for...
Drivers warned forgetting caravan checks could be costly
SponsoredUK drivers are being warned to check three key things before towing the caravan this holiday season to help keep them safe on the roads and protected from fines and penalties. Caravan insurance comparison experts at Quotezone.co.uk warn holidaymakers to check...
Update on ULEZ expansion in London
Two weeks ago we talked about The Battle over ULEZ expansion in London since then things have progressed again. In late July, London's High Court dismissed appeals made by the five Conservative boroughs. In making his ruling, Mr Justice Swift said he was satisfied...
Plan ahead for summer drives
Sponsored content. There’s a lot to love about summer; the long warm days spent visiting friends and family, the day trips to the beach or country parks and the good old UK Staycation. What isn’t always so great is the hectic journey to get to these divine locations....
The Battle over ULEZ expansion in London
Boris Johnson decided to introduce the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) when he was Mayor of London. It came into effect in April 2019, when Sadiq Khan became Mayor. A £12.50 daily charge applies for driving in the Ultra Low Emission Zone if a vehicle doesn't meet...
CMA Fuel Price Report: The free app that already compares petrol prices
Our Statement The team at PetrolPrices welcome the findings from the CMA Road Fuel Market study, which is exactly why PetrolPrices was formed in 2005, to help motorists compare fuel prices and save money at the pump. Whilst we welcome the report and are encouraged...
Study reveals Volkswagen drivers are the messiest
Car finance company, Go Car Credit, reveal Volkswagen (VW) drivers are the messiest, spending the least time cleaning their cars (14 minutes / week). Renault and Nissan drivers were not far behind, spending roughly 16 minutes per week cleaning their vehicles, 20% less...
When is the best day to take your driving test?
According to research by findandfundmycar.com driving test pass rates vary for different days of the week. Road use may fluctuate throughout the working week. Mondays can be chaotic with morning traffic and lunchtime rushes, as can Fridays for the same reasons,...
Unleaded and Diesel Prices are Starting to Rise
There has been a noticeable shift in fuel prices in the past few months, particularly for unleaded petrol and diesel. After experiencing a downward trend since the beginning of the year, fuel prices have recently stabilised and even risen. Diesel prices have witnessed...
Motorway EV Charging is Falling Short
New research conducted by the RAC reveals that the government looks unlikely to meet its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023. Only 27 of 119 motorway services reviewed...
New Trade Organisation for EV Charging
A new trade body for the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, ChargeUK, was launched in late April and revealed investment plans up to 2030. ChargeUK brings together 18 of the UK's largest charge point operators (CPOs), which have announced they will invest more...
Be Bank Holiday Ready with Start Rescue
Sponsored contentWith spring and summer comes warmer weather, Bank Holidays, and an increase in the number of people making road trips - all of which can see the UK's motorways become jam-packed with cars. Failing to plan properly for a road trip could mean the whole...
Ford’s Hands-Free Self-Driving System Approved For Use in the UK
Drivers will be legally allowed to take their hands off the steering wheel on Britain’s motorways for the first time as long as they watch the road after the government approved another step on the path to self-driving cars. Ford has released “hands-off, eyes-on”...
How Waves is cleaning up the hand car wash industry
From the outside, it may seem that cleaning cars is a simple business, but the Car Wash Association released a report showing the size of the industry with an estimated 110m hand car washes every year. The industry is highly fragmented and largely unregulated,...
Unleaded Prices Drop to Jan 2022 Level While Diesel Remains Higher
Unleaded prices have continued to fall during 2023, with the average reported price falling below 145ppl for the first time since January 2022. Unleaded prices peaked in the summer of 2022, hitting 190ppl, but have dropped back 24% since July 2022. Diesel users are...
Hydrogen Filling Station UK Network Development
Hydrogen Filling Station UK Network Development Two hydrogen pumps are included in plans for a service station development submitted by the forecourt dealer group Euro Garages to Aberdeenshire Council. The company has applied for planning permission for a service...
5.3 million drivers are risking running out of fuel when driving, new research finds
Sponsored content Over half of motorists could be at risk of costly repairs because they wait too long to fill up their vehicle, a new study reveals. Research carried out by Motorpoint found that 42% of drivers wait until their fuel light comes on before putting fuel...
Proposed MOT Changes Raise Safety Issues
The consultation seeks responses to proposals to require most vehicles to have their first MOT four years after they are registered.
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