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Nearly half of drivers of drivers are planning a leisure trip this weekend – but most are staying local

Research suggest most drivers are planning to stay local this weekend

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Supermarkets cut price of unleaded petrol to less than £1 per litre - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to the news petrol is now being sold at supermarkets for less than £1 per litre, the first time since early 2016

Transport secretary announces £2bn for active travel - RAC reaction

Transport secretary announces £2bn for active travel - RAC reaction

The RAC's head of roads policy reflects on today's announcement on funding for active travel

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RAC data confirms car use is rising despite the lockdown

Figures show a steady increase breakdowns and average miles driven per day since the lockdown, while more than a third of drivers say they are using their vehicles more for food shopping as well as trips to DIY stores

Cost of refuelling a car at lowest level in four years after oil price plummets

Cost of refuelling a car at lowest level in four years after oil price plummets

The average cost of filling up a car with unleaded petrol has dropped to its lowest level since May 2016, as a result of the historic oil price falls caused by the coronavirus outbreak, data from RAC Fuel Watch shows

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Pothole-related breakdowns jump in first three months of 2020

RAC patrols rescued more motorists whose vehicles may have fallen victim to potholes in the first three months of 2020 than during the same period last year.

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