Four-in-10 drivers forced to cut spending due to rising fuel prices
A quarter of drivers say fuel already accounts for a large proportion of their monthly spending
A quarter of drivers say fuel already accounts for a large proportion of their monthly spending
The RAC also provides advice to drivers affected by spiralling fuel costs
RAC Fuel Watch data shows the average price of petrol has topped 146p a litre for the first time ever. Diesel is also at an all-time high of 149.66p.
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “The price of petrol has continued to rise since it broke through the previous record high of 142.48p on 24 October, going up 3.5p in nearly three weeks. This means filling up a 55-litre family car with unle
The RAC reacts to new data released today
Both petrol and diesel now 30p a litre more expensive than a year ago, adding £16.50 to a fill-up
The RAC's head of roads policy comments on today's important report from the Transport Committee
The record comes just a week after petrol also went above the record price of April 2012
RAC and Zap-Map analysis shows rapid chargers at supermarkets have also more than doubled in less than two years
The RAC's lead on fuel prices reacts to today's news
Just five of the 12 nations and regions of the UK are currently selling fuel for less than the record high reached on Sunday
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Commenting on the introduction tomorrow (Monday) of an expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone in London, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“Drivers in London need to be prepared for a much larger ultra-low emission zone from Monday. Strict emissions standards mean that, as a general rule of thumb, anyone with a diesel car registered prior to September 2015 needs to check to see if their ve