The Petrol Retailers Association is reassured by the findings of the CMA’s Road Fuel Review, which has reiterated that there is no evidence that retailers have profited from failing to pass on the fuel duty cut.
The average cost of a litre of petrol rose a staggering 16.59p in June, smashing the previous 11p record set in March and sending pump prices further skyward, analysis of RAC Fuel Watchdata shows.
Spiralling inflation, which is set to continue into the Autumn with utility prices set to rise, saw affirmative action by both the Bank of England and FCA designed to address the rising cost of living and support people struggling to meet their payments.
Analysis of Experian Catalyst fuel data by the AA shows that pump prices continue to rise with petrol averaging 191.24 pence per litre yesterday, while diesel reached 199.01 pence per litre*.
British automotive manufacturers are calling for urgent action on spiralling costs as new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals firms face a £90 million uplift in energy bills this year – equivalent to more than 2,500 automotive jobs – as costs surge by 50%. 1 UK electricity prices are the most expensive of any
Commenting on the discovery that the Private Parking Code of Practice has been withdrawn, following legal challenges by some private parking operators, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“NFDA welcomes Government’s commitment to modernise consumer credit laws, which will make motor finance more accessible for consumers”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK
Due to the crippling effect of record petrol and diesel prices on low-income households, those in rural areas and businesses, the AA has today called upon Government to cut fuel duty by 10p per litre immediately and introduce a fuel price stabiliser.
Commenting on new data that shows the average cost of filling a 55-litre family car has now passed the £100 mark, RAC fuel spokesperson Simon Williams said:
“The decision to close the Plug-in Car Grant is exceedingly disappointing as it will, without doubt, heavily disincentivise EV adoption across the UK and has the potential to derail the positive progress the automotive sector has made towards decarbonising transport. This move sends the wrong message to consumers and will ultimately harm less
The UK is currently AHEAD of the required adoption curve to meet the Government’s 2032 EV target, according to the latest available DfT statistics included in Volkswagen Financial Services UK’s first EV tracking report.
"The cost of filling a 55-litre family car with petrol has now topped £98 for the first time in history as a result of a litre hitting a new all-time high of 178.5p on Monday. Diesel also rose to yet another record by reaching 185.2p which takes the cost of a tank to £101.86.
The report into Road Freight Supply Chains published today (1 June 2022) by the Transport Select Committee combines many complex issues in an attempt to blame the industry for problems encountered across the supply chain for shortages in food and other products, according to Logistics UK.
A Freedom of Information request on the impact of an expanded London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) suggests that a third of car owners could be priced off the road by daily charges.
Following the government’s announcement of consideration being given to change the requirement for an MoT test from every year to every two years, TyreSafe is asking the government to reconsider for the sake of road safety.
Reacting to the announcement of the Transport Bill today at the State Opening of Parliament, Edmund King, AA president, said; "The world of transport is changing rapidly with new innovations and technologies for consumers to choose from. Regardless of how people travel, we must keep the consumer at the heart of it.
After three months of fuel prices constantly climbing to new record levels, April finally brought a break in the cycle of ever-increasing pain at the pumps, new RAC Fuel Watch data reveals.*
The latest round of Euro NCAP results feature assessment of four new cars with 'Level 2' Assisted Driving systems.
Following reports that MOTs could be moved from every year to every two years to help counter the cost of living crisis, Jack Cousens, head of roads policy at the AA, said; "Though well intended, moving the yearly £55* spend on an MOT to every two years could make costs worse for drivers with higher repair bills, make our roads more dangerous and
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, millions of motorists are now considering cancelling their breakdown insurance in a bid to cut back on everyday outgoings.
Motorists who eat food, tune the radio or operate a satnav whilst behind the wheel face hefty fines for breaching the Highway Code.
Motorists who eat food, tune the radio or operate a satnav whilst behind the wheel face hefty fines for breaching the Highway Code.
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has written to Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps regarding his recent comments concerning fuel pricing.
The Chancellor announced a 5p fuel duty cut during the Spring Statement. While this is a step in the right direction, a 5p reduction is not comprehensive enough to reduce the burden on motorists. Other European countries have gone further: for example, Ireland has cut duty by 17p, leaving our members in Northern Ireland at a competitive
In a world of reducing carbon footprint and rising fuel prices, a new free-to-use smartphone app has been launched today to make it easier for drivers to be kinder to the environment. Karai by Drive Key, available initially through the App Store, is the only app that tracks vehicle carbon emissions in real-time, as well as eco driving behaviour
