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 equates to an estimated annual bill of around £1,750 for a typical diesel van, based on average mileage of van insurance policies bought with MoneySuperMarket
One in ten people have told Cars Of The Future and research specialist Quadrangle that they have used an automated car.
The majority had positive feelings towards the technology while one-in-six reported negative feelings.
Custom paint work on your car could be costing you an extra £300 a year, according to new data analysis by Compare the Market.
Car modifications, even those that are purely cosmetic, can push up insurance premiums because they may increase repair costs, raise the risk of theft, or make vehicles more expensive to replace following an accident, so insurers often view modified vehicles as posing a higher risk.
