Tradespeople, house movers and holiday hirers are being urged to use the next eight months to plan, after the Budget confirmed that the 5p fuel duty cut will end on 1 July 2027. It is especially bad news for people living or working in rural Wales. In his Budget on 28 October, Chancellor John Healey extended the temporary 5p per litre cut, and the freeze … [Read more...]
Budget doesn’t go far enough down the road for drivers
The Budget announced today will continue freezing some costs for drivers, increase allowances but also delay implementing new charges as the Government struggles to work out how its going to calculate duties for electric vehicles to make up for lossses on petrol and diesel sales. Chancellor John Healey said he was concerned about rising fuel prices and the … [Read more...]
Pump prices & potholes head drivers’ Budget watchlist
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget tomorrow research from Close Brothers Motor Finance reveals which concerns are front of mind for motorists. It finds that more than half (52%) of drivers want the Chancellor to freeze or reduce fuel duty on petrol and diesel. The ongoing deterioration of the nation's road infrastructure is also a top … [Read more...]
Diesel drives inflation but do you need it – ask Motorpoint
Diesel drivers face an additional £504 in annual fuel costs compared with February with rising prices at the pumps are driving UK inflation higher. New figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that the average diesel prices rose by 10.7p per litre between August and September 2026, with motor fuel costs making the biggest upward contribution … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 October
Transport for Wales in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, has launched public engagement on proposals to extend passenger rail services from Aberdare to Hirwaun. The consultation will run until 22 November. InstaVolt, the UK's most trusted, and largest, Ultra Rapid charging network, has confirmed that CHAdeMO charging will remain a … [Read more...]
Motor Fuel Group slash recharging costs nationwide
Motor Fuel Group, the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, is pleased to announce that drivers who charge using the MFG Connect app will continue to pay just 59p per kWh at every MFG EV Power site in the UK, building on the success of its summer price drop. The app price is 25% below MFG EV Power’s standard rate of 79p per kWh. That is a saving of … [Read more...]
Motorpoint call out ev running costs
Only two-fifths of drivers (39%) think an electric vehicle would be cheaper to run than a petrol or diesel car, despite EVs being the cheapest fuel type to run on a per-mile basis in 2026. Research from Motorpoint, based on a survey of 2,000 car owners, found that misconceptions around the cost of EVs are holding car owners back from making the switch, … [Read more...]
Cut fuel duty to lift economy, says FairFuelUK
FairFuelUK warns that rising inflation — from 2.9% to 3.1% — combined with petrol and diesel prices hitting their highest levels in four years, is inflicting severe and accelerating financial damage on households, small businesses and the UK economy. FairFuelUK says the Government must act now by cutting Fuel Duty and introducing a legally‑enforced … [Read more...]
Fuel prices rising every day
There has been another rise in fuel prices today. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said, “Average pump prices have jumped by yet another penny in just a day. Petrol has now broken through the £1.70-a-litre barrier and stands at 170.54p – its highest since 23 August 2022 – and diesel has risen to 192.86p – its highest since 29 July 2022. "Unfortunately … [Read more...]
Used EVs rising in price
Britain's used electric vehicle market is showing clear signs of picking up. After years of prices falling, consumer demand for used EVs has grown this summer, with used prices having posted three consecutive months of annual growth in Autotrader’s records. However, industry leaders warn that there is more to do before the used market can support the next … [Read more...]
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