Fuel Articles

Since the US–Israeli strikes on Iran on the 28th February, UK fuel prices have risen sharply, with diesel experiencing the most significant increases. Average diesel pump prices have climbed from 141.8ppl to 181ppl, an increase of 39ppl. Unleaded has risen by roughly...

A new survey from us reveals that more than a third of UK motorists still don’t understand how much tax they pay on fuel, despite it being one of their most frequent household expenses. The survey of 575 of our users, asked a simple question: Out of a typical £1.50...

The first week of March saw The Services King head to Essex and a midweek visit to SGN Retail’s Galleys Corner Service Station in Braintree. Situated on the A120 Braintree Bypass at Galleys Corner, this Texaco filling station opened in 1997 with a Star Market store...

Selling your car privately can seem like the best way to get a better price than you would from a dealer or online car-buying platform, but it often comes with hurdles many sellers don’t always anticipate. Drivers can face a time-consuming process, the challenges of...

Fuel can typically be purchased on a Spot or Contracted basis. Spot purchases are most affected by sudden price changes and supply disruption. Suppliers publish their prices daily for retailers to either accept or reject or price on the live market. Some retailers may...

In the UK for every 1 litre of unleaded consumed 2 litres of diesel are consumed. Diesel is used globally for heating, shipping and road transport. The UK produces more unleaded than it uses and is a net exporter of unleaded. However, we are ‘short’ of diesel, meaning...

New research from Close Brothers Motor Finance highlights that fuel prices remain one of the biggest financial worries for UK motorists, even as new price-comparison initiatives are introduced to improve transparency at the pump. According to the Close Brothers Motor...

On 2nd February, the UK government formally launched its Fuel Finder scheme. Under new rules, retailers must submit price changes within 30 minutes, enabling drivers to view near-real-time pricing via platforms such as PetrolPrices. The policy follows the Competition...

Many UK motorists are choosing to keep their current vehicles instead of upgrading. To explore the factors influencing this trend, temporary car insurance experts Tempcover surveyed 1,000 drivers across the UK. The research reveals how long vehicles are currently...

From the first car you ever drove to the vehicle that ferried your family on countless adventures, cars hold a nostalgic place in our hearts. Yet, as technology evolves and electric vehicles become more commonplace, it seems some of these familiar, older models are...

Brent crude ended December under sustained downward pressure, with prices trading in the low $60’s/bbl for much of the month and dropping to $58.85/bbl on the 16th. Increased drone attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure and the latest sanctions on Russia’s oil...

The UK government is proposing a range of new driving rules as part of a road safety strategy. The road safety strategy, released this week, is the first of its kind in more than a decade and aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035...

Anyone turning to ChatGPT for motoring and car care gift inspiration this Christmas can expect to see a haul of Halfords picks, according to new research. The AI Christmas Nice List, by digital marketing and PR agency, Tank reveals which UK retailers AI favours for...

One of the leading mobility trends of the last decade appears to have stalled in the UK. Zipcar, the car-sharing group owned by Avis Budget, has announced that Zipcar UK will suspend new bookings after 31st December 2025, pending the result of a consultation with...

Unleaded and diesel prices continued to climb throughout November, with the average cost of a tank of diesel now around £2.80 higher than it was at the start of the month. Across November, diesel rose by 4.7ppl, while unleaded increased by nearly 3ppl. This happened...

Recently, we asked you to complete a survey to determine their opinions on electric vehicles and gain insight into their re-fuelling habits. Just over 5,000 of you kindly completed the survey and provided us with the following key insights: Petrol is the most popular...

New maps from WXCharts warn that the UK is set to see wintry weather extend into December, with up to seven inches of snow expected and temperatures plunging to -2°C. By December 6, snow is forecast to fall as far south as Devon, while also hitting areas including...

As someone who usually grabs whatever pound shop car shampoo is on offer, I never imagined I’d be raving about a premium detailing kit. But the Car Gods Ultimum Perfectum Detailing Kit* genuinely surprised me. The first thing I noticed was the smell. I expected the...