Popular, general purpose artificial intelligence tools should be treated with a “high degree” of caution by fleet managers, FleetCheck is warning. The fleet software specialist says generative AI such as Claude and Chat GPT can be extremely effective but also frequently highly misleading. Callum Haymon-Collins, COO, said, “We’re now seeing fleet managers … [Read more...]
Iran War fuels switch to EVs
More than nine out of 10 dealers (92%) say events such as the war in Iran make more car buyers think about switching to electric. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 67% believe potential buyers are aware fuelling an electric car is potentially much cheaper than petrol or diesel, 57% that the sheer speed of fuel price rises is a factor and 21% that the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 29 April
Van drivers across the UK are facing mounting running costs, as fuel prices rise to some of the highest levels since 2022. UK government fuel price data, for the week commencing 21 April 2026, shows diesel costs on average £1.91 per litre and petrol £1.57 per litre, so for the UK’s estimated 4.5 million van drivers relying on fuel for their work this … [Read more...]
Fuel prices likely to remain high for some time
Don't expect a sudden fall in fuel prices this holiday season, says the RAC. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said, “The average price of a litre of unleaded is now at 157.71p - up 25p (19%) since the war began - while diesel has exceeded the 190p mark (190.62p) and is up 48p (34%) since February 28. Both fuels are now at their most expensive since late … [Read more...]
Tradelines 1 April
Diesel price has soared to over 184.20ppl in a month, says the RAC Fuel Watch service. That’s up nearly 42ppl since the beginning of March while petrol is 153.68ppl, a rise of 21ppl in the month and with the Easter getaway beginning it will make a typical family fill up £100 and £84 respectively. Fleets should tighten security around fuel in response to … [Read more...]
Easter getaway warning by RAC
Drivers are committed to making the most of the upcoming four-day Easter bank holiday despite sharply rising fuel prices. About 21m leisure journeys planned, according to a new study of drivers’ getaway plans by the RAC. With over a million more trips planned than last year, this Easter weekend is set to be the busiest on the roads since 2022 – which was … [Read more...]
Diesel drivers feeling the heat of higher prices
Drivers with diesel cars are really feeling the heat with the average price at the pump climbing above 161p a litre for the first time since early November 2023, said RAC head of policy Simon Williams. Prices have shot up 19p a litre in just over two weeks, adding over £10 to the cost of a full tank. The average cost of filling up a 55-litre family car with … [Read more...]
Fuel bills are worrying motorists
Rising fuel bills are motorists major concern. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “Drivers tell us the cost of motoring is a major concern, and fuel is a huge contributor to that, so making sure they’re paying a fair price at the pumps is essential. For that reason, we welcome the competition watchdog's scrutiny of what’s happening on forecourts … [Read more...]
Too early to expect pump prices to rise
It is too soon to say if pump prices will rise after the outbreak of Middle East hostilities on Saturday. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said, “While the conflict in the Middle East undoubtedly has the potential to push up pump prices in the UK, it’s not a certainty. The oil price would have to rise significantly and stay that way for some time to have … [Read more...]
Middle East conflict warning for motorists
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has put $100-per-barrel crude oil prices into sharp focus. Analysts from major institutions such as Barclays, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan are projecting potential spikes to $100-130 per barrel if the Hormuz Strait faces prolonged disruptions, as it handles about 20-21% of global oil supply and significant LNG … [Read more...]
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