"A family car with a 55-litre tank is now paying £89 to fill up. If crude oil stays around $100 a barrel, petrol could reach 148p per litre, with diesel potentially hitting 170p. This hike is really starting to hurt drivers, especially those with diesel vehicles."
"The Government's Fuel Finder scheme enables drivers to compare prices at nearly 90% of forecourts, potentially saving them a few pence per litre. Now more than ever, every penny counts."
"Conservatives froze and cut fuel duty over 15 years. Now Labour want to take drivers for a ride with three fuel tax rises just as families are running on empty thanks to Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves economic vandalism."
UK motorists face rising petrol and diesel prices following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, with petrol reaching 142.29p per litre and diesel 162.06p per litre—increases of 10p and 20p respectively in under three weeks. RAC experts warn prices could climb further if crude oil remains around $100 per barrel, potentially reaching 148p for petrol and 170p for diesel. A 55-litre tank now costs £89 to fill. The Government's Fuel Finder scheme helps drivers compare prices across 90% of forecourts. Political controversy surrounds Labour's planned fuel duty increase, with Conservatives calling for a Commons vote to repeal it, arguing the Government is raising costs during an energy crisis. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is phasing out a 5p duty cut implemented after Russia's Ukraine invasion.
Read at London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]