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RAC urges fuel retailers to follow ASDA’s lead

RAC urges fuel retailers to follow ASDA’s lead

​RAC technical director David Bizley says: “We are relieved to see a major fuel retailer finally reducing the cost of petrol and diesel at the pump in response to a reduction in the price of oil.

OFT review into price of fuel

OFT review into price of fuel

David Bizley, RAC technical director, says: “Anything that brings transparency to fuel pricing is very welcome. Most motorists are very aware that fuel prices go up far faster than they ever come down so it is a very positive move that OFT is seeking to clarify the situation once and for all.

Fuel duty increases hit motorists and the economy

Fuel duty increases hit motorists and the economy

​RAC rejects IPPR claim that ‘war on motorists’ is a myth. David Bizley, RAC’s technical director said: “The call from IPPR for an immediate increase on fuel duty will not be well received by motorists when they next fill up their fuel tanks.

Summer holiday heat causes increase in breakdowns

Summer holiday heat causes increase in breakdowns

​RAC is urging drivers to check their vehicles thoroughly before setting off on any journey this summer after seeing a sharp rise in weather-related breakdowns during the mini-heat wave.

RAC warns drivers about Car Buying scam

RAC warns drivers about Car Buying scam

​RAC is warning drivers trying to sell their cars not to be taken in by scams which operate by tricking people into accepting an offer near their asking price.

Company car drivers call for better roads

Company car drivers call for better roads

​Company car drivers want to see more money going into improving roads as the twenty-fourth annual RAC Report on Motoring¹ reveals that 85% of company car drivers do not think taxes are sufficiently reinvested in local roads. The Report also highlights that one third (33%) would support more toll roads to ease rising congestion.

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