There is a worrying outlook for diesel users and that will hit delivery drivers in their pockets and affect the bottom line for logistics firms. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said, "Fuel prices continued to rise over the weekend with petrol climbing to a new Iran War high of 160.85p and diesel going back over 180p, something drivers haven't seen since 9 … [Read more...]
Iran war batters drivers’ wallets
Almost three quarters of motorists (73%) say their finances have been stretched by the impact of the war in Iran, according to new research. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows a third (33%) think it will be at least six months before their situation recovers, a quarter (25%) more than 12 months, and 10% over two years. Consequences such as rising pump … [Read more...]
Fleets hit by PCNs and cloned plates
A new type of penalty charge notice appears to have emerged and is being sent to members of the Association of Fleet Professionals. Issued by a company called Forecourt Eye, the PCNs are being used to recover amounts owed when a company vehicle drives away without paying for fuel. Paul Hollick, chair at the industry body, said several members of the … [Read more...]
Volatile fuel prices warning
Fuel prices are rising again, and could further escalate as military action resumes in the Hormuz Strait. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said, "Pump prices have started rising again on the back of last week's increase in the cost of oil, meaning the savings drivers have been benefitting from recently could start to disappear. "The average price of … [Read more...]
Monmouthshire diesel has sky-rocketted
Aggregated UK fleet fuel card data from Allstar, a Corpay company, shows that UK fleet diesel average prices rose by 47.92p per litre between February and April before falling back by 3.49p in May, leaving fleets paying on average 44.43p per litre more than they were in February despite May's easing. The movement breaks down as three consecutive monthly … [Read more...]
Fuel costs forcing motorists off roads
More than half of motorists (54%) are using their car less as a result of the recent jump in petrol and diesel prices, according to new research. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker further shows 27% are opting to leave their car at home more often and turning to public transport as an alternative. Pump prices have also impacted on household budgets with 45% … [Read more...]
AI should be in minds of careful managers
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...]
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