by Karl Dyson | Jan 11, 2011 | Fuel Prices
Fuel prices could hit new highs after a BP pipeline leak in Alaska caused the cost of oil to soar, motoring groups warned last night. Despite the leak, the AA said the rises were being driven by speculators and ‘pure greed’. The row came as diesel...
by Karl Dyson | Jan 11, 2011 | Fuel Prices
WITH petrol costs at an all-time high and prices due to rise even further, Gloucestershire County Council is encouraging people to think about car sharing. Petrol prices across the county were ranging from around 122.9p up to 131.9p per litre and another 3.5 pence was...
by Karl Dyson | Jan 10, 2011 | Fuel Prices
The Road Haulage Association welcomes the news that the Prime Minister intends to revisit the Conservative proposal to ‘share the risk’ of higher fuel prices between the government and road users. “We supported the proposal of a fair fuel stabiliser when...
by Karl Dyson | Jan 10, 2011 | Fuel Prices
Pressure mounted on David Cameron to reduce petrol prices last night as Scotland’s First Minister pledged to cut fuel north of the border by 10p a litre. With motorists facing record prices, Mr Cameron is under growing pressure to make good on his opposition promise...
by Karl Dyson | Jan 9, 2011 | Fuel Prices
Fuel thefts from vehicles are on the rise across the UK according to the RAC, which has reported a surge in the number of call-outs since the start of the year. Record prices at the pumps are thought to be behind the growing trend, the motoring group said. There has...
by Karl Dyson | Jan 9, 2011 | Fuel Prices
UK Petrol stations are stepping up their forecourt security amid fears of a surge in the number of cash-strapped motorists who fill up then drive off without paying. The average price of a litre of unleaded is now 124p thanks to the VAT rise, up from 107p a year ago....
