by Karl Dyson | Nov 29, 2011 | Fuel Prices
UK motorists have been spared further pain at the fuel pumps today as George Osborne announced a freeze in fuel duty during his Autumn Statement. A 3p rise on tax paid on both unleaded petrol and diesel was due to come into effect on January 1 but the increase has...
by Karl Dyson | Nov 21, 2011 | Weekly Hypermiling Tips
For those in the northern hemisphere, winter is well and truly starting to creep upon us. Freezing temperatures, snow, ice and fog will cause motoring mayhem for many, leaving MPG figures a fraction of what they have been in the summer months. No need to worry, all is...
by Karl Dyson | Nov 18, 2011 | Fuel Economy Standards
With fuel prices over the US only a fraction on what we motorists mugs pay here in the UK, 54.5 MPG will seem like an huge inconvenience achievement. Especially when you consider the average MPG of US cars brought in 2010 was a measly 32 MPG.The U.S. Department of...
by Karl Dyson | Nov 17, 2011 | Fuel Prices
A proposal by the UK government for a fuel duty discount for remote island communities has been approved by the European Commission. The proposal covers the islands of the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Northern Isles, the islands in the Clyde and the Isles of Scilly....
by Karl Dyson | Nov 16, 2011 | Fuel Prices
Supermarkets are prompting luring customers to spend more in-store and receive coupons that can be reclaimed when they fill up at the pumps.Shoppers at Sainsbury’s are being offered a record 10p off every litre of fuel when they spend £60 or more in store or via...
