Fuel Articles

Pump prices have continued to fall through May as lower wholesale prices and a stronger pound have helped push down the price for retailers. The average price of unleaded was 132.0 pence per litre (ppl) at the end of May, around two ppl lower than 30 days prior....

Despite modern cars being equipped with technology, mostly designed to keep us safe, a new survey reveals that many drivers struggle to understand what their dashboard is trying to tell them. Temporary car insurance experts Tempcover surveyed 2,000 UK drivers[1] to...

Unleaded prices fell during April by an average of 1.5ppl. UK motorists have benefited from falling pump prices during April as prices now sit close to the October 2024 lows, which were the lowest since August 2021. The average price of unleaded is 133.7ppl, down over...

The temporary car insurance experts at Tempcover surveyed 2,000 UK car owners to uncover how often indicators are neglected, in which scenarios, and how many drivers have been involved in an accident due to incorrect indicating.Key findings include[1]: More than half...

For young drivers, getting on the road involves various costs that can add up. Learning to drive typically costs around £1,350 [1], and after passing your test, you’ll need to think about additional expenses, such as buying a car, paying for tax and insurance, and...

March saw prices tumble at the pumps, with the average price of unleaded dropping from 139.5ppl to 135.2ppl. This was in part due to Asda cutting its prices by 4ppl on the 14th March. The other major supermarkets followed, and the entire market dropped as a result....

The temporary car insurance experts at Tempcover surveyed 2,000 UK car owners, revealing how financial concerns have driven many to take risks, attempting DIY fixes, delaying essential repairs, and turning to social media for vehicle diagnostics before seeking...

In the financial year 2023 to 2024, almost 10 million MOT tests failed, with over 37% of cars, vans, and passenger vehicles failing.¹ With this in mind, motoring experts at Blackcircles have revealed the top 10 most common reasons for MOT failures and have warned...

For many drivers, waiting for an MOT result can be a stressful experience. The prospect of costly repairs, time off the road, and general inconvenience makes a successful MOT a highly desirable outcome. To help ease MOT anxiety—Tempcover, experts in temporary car...

Unleaded prices crept up throughout February, reaching a peak average price of 139.8ppl. This marked a 3.5ppl increase since the start of the year and the highest prices since 31st August 2024, a six-month high. Similarly, diesel also increased through February and,...

The cold and dark nights are still ahead of us for some time in the UK, and even with the dark nights ‘officially’ ending after the winter solstice, which falls on December 21st, that doesn’t mean that it’s over immediately. And these conditions can prove a challenge...

Studies have revealed that accidents between 17:00 and 23:59 account for over 43% of fatal car accidents. With this in mind, motoring experts at Blackcircles have given their top tips for driving in the dark.  James Harding, a tyre specialist with 15 years of...

Should drivers have to retake their test when they reach a certain age? Uswitch car insurance recently investigated what UK motorists really think.  Motorists think senior drivers should retake their test[1]. Over two-thirds (67%) of drivers in the UK believe that...

January saw an overall increase in fuel prices across the UK, with both unleaded and diesel rising as wholesale costs surged in the first half of the month before easing in the second. January Price Trends Brent crude oil hit a mid-month high of $82 per barrel on...

TIKTOK TORQUE Pop culture and social media have the power to influence Brits’ fashion choices, interiors … and even their car buying habits. In 2025, Motorway predicts that digital trends will steer the nation’s choice of wheels. In 2024, Brat summer brushed any...

Some content on this page may earn us a comission. You can read more on our Editorial Code here.  One of the UK’s leading price comparison websites believes that recently introduced 20mph speed limits appear to be making car insurance cheaper. Confused.com issued a...

Fuel prices at the pump are showing signs of rising, with key factors pointing toward an upward trend for both unleaded and diesel.Brent Crude and Exchange Rates Driving Costs Up For much of November and December, Brent crude oil—the key component for unleaded and...

New research from Dick Lovett has identified the British roads drivers can expect to be the most congested this year. The research, which scraped and analysed data from the Department for Transport’s ‘Road Traffic Statistics’ found the roads in the UK which have seen...

Fuel prices edged up slightly throughout December, closing out the year with modest increases for both petrol and diesel. But with new renewable obligations taking effect in January, will 2025 start with further price hikes? December Fuel Trends: Modest Increases...

We all want a better driving experience in our cars, no matter the make or model. Cars now come with what were once considered special features as standard, but there are still accessories you can purchase to make your car even better. Whether they add comfort, style,...