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Average Speed Cameras Spread Across the Nation
If you've seemed to notice many more signs warning you about average speed cameras while you've been out on your travels lately, you're definitely not mistaken. The BBC has revealed that the coverage of average speed cameras on the UK's roads has doubled in the last...
Have YOU been Affected by Contaminated Fuel?
It was nine years ago when we first produced an article about contaminated fuel here on PetrolPrices.com. Since then, a great many people have used our comments section to report incidences of contaminated fuel and share their experiences. As such, we thought it was...
Diesel Emissions Scandal Enters a New Phase
The diesel emissions scandal has rumbled on since the Volkswagen revelations emerged last year, but until recently not that many new details have hit the mainstream news. That's all changed this week with the publication of the results of a UK enquiry into diesel...
Fuel price signs launched on the M5
New fuel price signs were switched on along the M5 motorway this week, as part of a new government trial to improve petrol price transparency. Users of the motorway can now use the roadside displays to see the price of fuel at five service stations, without having to...
What could Brexit mean for petrol prices?
Petrol prices probably aren't the first thing that spring to mind when you consider your vote on the forthcoming "in/out" referendum on Britain's membership of the EU. However, as I briefly mentioned in a previous article, some experts are making some rather grim...
Supermarket Fuel and Premium Petrol: The Lowdown
Whether you use supermarket fuel, branded unleaded petrol, diesel, or one of the “super” fuels, the chances are you’ve sometimes wondered about the quality of the liquid you’re feeding into your vehicle. Our recent survey, conducted towards the end of last year,...
Black Friday brings 99.7p petrol!
Today is "Black Friday," a retail event that started off in the US but has now well and truly spread to this side of the pond. Bargains are everywhere for those willing to brave the crowds, and we're pleased to be able to announce that those bargains have spread to...
£1 Per Litre Petrol in Time for Christmas?
We've certainly been here before, but talk of petrol prices dropping below one Pound per litre is once again beginning to escalate. The chances are you have some big journeys coming up over the holiday season, and a cheaper fill-up would definitely leave a little...
Winter Driving Challenges: Some Tips
Right now, we're all surrounded by reminders that winter is just around the corner; The Christmas TV adverts have started, and the seasonal drinks have appeared in the coffee chains. Morning frosts and news reports of "travel chaos" can surely not be far away? Winter...
The Volkswagen Scandal: An Update
It's now been nearly two months since news of the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal broke. If you own a diesel Volkswagen vehicle, or indeed an Audi, Seat or Skoda (all of which are also implicated), you're probably curious as to the recent developments. As such,...
EU under fire for relaxed attitude to diesel emissions
The fall-out from the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal continues apace, and it's now the European Commission coming over heavy criticism for their response to it. According to an article in Business Reporter, a decision voted on by representatives from 28 EU...
Fewer drivers being penalised for using mobile phones
Recent figures, collated by the RAC and revealed by The Telegraph, have shown that only around half as many people were prosecuted for using mobile phones at the wheel last year than were back in 2009. If this seems nonsensical to you (as it did to us), you won't be...
More Bad Press for Diesel Vehicles
Save for a brief period where diesel fuel was on sale for a lower price than unleaded a short while ago, diesel drivers haven't had a fantastic 2015 so far. After championing the use of diesels for many years, the government has now changed tack, and the Volkswagen...
Could the VW Scandal Spread to Petrol Vehicles?
The scandal currently engulfing Volkswagen with regard to rigged emissions tests on diesel cars could soon spread to petrol vehicles too, according to a report in The Telegraph. The report cites the fact that, to begin with, Volkswagen claimed that just under half a...
Volkswagen Withdraws Cars from Sale in the UK
The Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal that we reported on last week continues to grab headlines. The latest news pertaining specifically to the UK is that sales of 4000 new vehicles are to be "suspended" according to a Sky News report. These are cars with a specific...
UK Car Smoking Ban Begins Today
As of today, it's illegal to smoke in cars carrying anyone under 18. The new law applies to England and Wales initially, with Scotland and Northern Ireland to consider their respective approaches in the near future. A fine of £50 will be charged to anyone disobeying...
Motorway Fuel Price Displays on the Way
In the coming months, drivers on the M5 will be able to take advantage of new petrol price displays on the roadside, which will help them to decide whether to stop at the next service area or keep driving a little longer if fuel is better value at the next one. An...
Volkswagen in Big Trouble over Diesel Emissions
A scandal over what the New York Times describes as a "diesel deception" has caused car manufacturer Volkswagen to lose a third of its value already this week. Volkswagen is accused of using special software to cheat on emissions tests on its diesel vehicles, making...
Used Diesel Car Values Increasing
Used car values aren't something that you expect to increase, but that's exactly what happened last month. Petrol vehicles rose in value by 1.1%, according to a report in Fleet News, but the bigger story was the rise in the value of diesel vehicles. These were up in...
Should we worry about Diesel Shortages?
Drivers of diesel cars in the UK finally have a reason to be cheerful, with diesel now commonly cheaper than unleaded. The cost of the fuel has come down a huge amount in recent months, and we can only hope that a falling oil price will lead to further price...
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