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RAC response to supermarket fuel price drop

RAC response to supermarket fuel price drop

​RAC technical director David Bizley said: “This is a welcome move by Sainsbury’s and full credit to them for being the first to pass on the recent fall in the cost of wholesale fuel prices.

RAC calls on fuel retailers to pass on wholesale price savings

RAC calls on fuel retailers to pass on wholesale price savings

Petrol and diesel pump prices predicted to ease As UK petrol and diesel prices near record highs again – diesel has already topped the £1.50/litre in some towns – the RAC is calling for retailers to give motorists some good news by passing on savings from the drop in world wholesale fuel prices

RAC response to potential fuel price rise

RAC response to potential fuel price rise

​RAC technical director David Bizley said: “It’s hugely disappointing for motorists that another painful price rise is looming, particularly as it comes so quickly after the good news that the Government has scrapped the planned January 3p fuel duty increase.

Christmas stress causes drivers to leave headlights on

Christmas stress causes drivers to leave headlights on

Motorists suffer December Monday morning flat battery frustration Monday mornings are always manic but finding you’ve got a flat battery because you’ve left your car lights on is the worst possible start to any week.

RAC response to Autumn Statement

RAC response to Autumn Statement

​RAC technical director David Bizley said: “The Chancellor had little option but to listen to the voice of British motorists and businesses and scrap the 3p fuel duty rise planned for January otherwise he would have faced a national outcry.

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