Petrol and diesel rose by more than 2p a litre in November taking the average price of both fuels to their most expensive for three years, new RAC Fuel Watch data shows. A litre of unleaded went up from 118.43p to 120.78p (2.35p) and diesel from 120.96p to 123.18p (2.22p) as a result of oil spending the whole month above the $60 a barrel mark and the cost … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 October
A plug-in hybrid electric version of the Range Rover Sport will be added to the new range early next year. It can be driven on battery power alone or coupled to the 300hp 2.0 petrol engine and an 85kw electric motor giving a combined 404hp with order books opening now and costing from £61,315. Honda’s closing a Japanese plant making the Accord and CR-V … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 September
Despite rising fuel prices, UK drivers are split on government plans to ban the sale of petrol and diesel-fuelled vehicles by 2040. According to research, for Confused.com’s newly-launched weekly fuel price index over a quarter (28%) of drivers disagree with the ban, while a further 28% are positive about the proposals. … [Read more...]
Petrol to cost more than diesel very soon, says RAC
The RAC is warning to drivers to expect a hike in unleaded petrol prices on the forecourt in the coming days. It’s largely a result of Storm Harvey in the southern United States which has knocked out production sites and led to a global shortage. The price of a litre of petrol could rise by up to 4p per litre, which would take the average price of the … [Read more...]
Fuel prices rising in summer heat
July saw the first increase in the average price of petrol and diesel for three months following a late surge in the cost of oil. RAC Fuel Watch data shows a litre of unleaded increased by nearly a penny (0.7p): having begun July at 114.47p it rose to 115.17p. Diesel went up by a similar amount (0.73p) from 115.27p to 116p. This means the cost of filling … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 July
Road accidents where people suffered injuries in Wales dropped by 11% last year. There were 4,921 such crashes in 2016 - 622 fewer than 2015, according to the Welsh Government's annual report, but there was just a 1% drop in serious motorcycle accidents. Fuel prices have fallen by 2p a litre for the second month in a row, data from the latest RAC Fuel … [Read more...]
Pump prices fall as holidays approach
Fuel price cuts have been announced by filling station owners and it's particularly good news for diesel drivers. RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said, “This is excellent news for motorists just as summer has finally arrived. It should now encourage every other retailer to follow suit and lead to a much-needed ‘price cut’ chain reaction across the … [Read more...]
Pump prices rise predicted
Should oil prices follow the trajectory currently being forecast by commodity strategists, 2017 could see pump prices follow suit, predicts fuel card company Arval. As ever the main factor behind any retail changes will be the price of a barrel of crude oil which following agreed cuts to OPEC production is forecast to rise during 2017, finishing the year … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 January
Fuel prices are expected to rise over the coming months. Oil production cuts are beginning to be felt in the market but China is buying more and wholesale prices have been rising since New Year. Donington Park has been leased by MotorSport Vision, headed by Jonathan Palmer. He already controls Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, Snetterton, Cadwell Park and … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 November
Cardiff council is warning of traffic disruption on Saturday. City centre roads will be partially closed for the rugby international in the afternoon and early evening while heavy traffic is expected around the City Stadium for the Wales v Serbia football match Saturday evening. Welsh Government will insist on new rolling stock, with access … [Read more...]
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