All Diesel articles – Page 2
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NewsRAC accuses supermarkets of causing worst ever case of rocket and feather pricing
The RAC has blamed supermarkets for causing the worst case of rocket and feather pricingever seen in the fuel market.
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NewsPrice differential between petrol and diesel hits new record just short of 25ppl
The price gap between a litre of diesel and petrol has hit a new high with diesel now almost 25ppl more expensive.
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NewsRecovery in new car sales continues but market still lags well behind pre-pandemic levels
The UK new car market recorded a third month of growth in October, with registrations rising by more than a quarter (26.4%) to 134,344 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsAverage differential between petrol and diesel prices exceeds 20ppl for first time
The already record differential between the average price of petrol and diesel has increased to beyond 20ppl for the first time, according to RAC Fuel Watch data.
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NewsPRA welcomes praise from RAC for independents undercutting supermarket fuel prices
The PRA has welcomed praise from the RAC for independent retailers who are undercutting supermarket fuel prices, but has warned motorists must expect higher margins as operators battle escalating costs.
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NewsElectric car registrations in the UK pass the one million mark
Britain’s millionth electric car has reached the road, according to the latest sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsPrice differential between diesel and petrol at the pumps hits a record high
The pump price gap between diesel and petrol has hit a record high.
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NewsGovernment launches review of how it should deliver net zero by 2050
A review of how the country should deliver its commitment to net zero by 2050 has been launched by the government.
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NewsPetrol station in Cheshire forced to close after spillage of 200 litres of diesel
A petrol station in Cheshire had to be closed on Monday evening after about 200 litres of diesel was spilt on the forecourt.
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NewsRAC criticises petrol prices despite record fall but applauds enterprising independents
Despite 12.31ppl coming off the average price of petrol last month – the largest monthly drop on record – pump prices remain a long way off what the RAC believes are fair given current wholesale fuel costs.
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NewsGreenergy steps up its production of biodiesel from waste oils
Greenergy, Europe’s largest producer of biodiesel from waste oils, has announced it is increasing production at its Amsterdam biodiesel manufacturing plant by more than 25%.
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NewsNew car registrations in UK fall for the fifth consecutive month
UK new car registrations fell for the fifth consecutive month in July, with a 9.0% reduction to 112,162 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsUK motorists spend an extra £1.13bn on fuel over past year due to price rises
UK motorists have forked out an additional £1.13bn during the past 12 months because of the rising cost of petrol and diesel.
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NewsGovernment figures show battery electric car sales streaking ahead of diesel for first time
Sales of new battery electric (BEV) cars have overtaken diesel cars for the first time, according to quarterly registration figures released by the Department for Transport.
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NewsMidlands ambulance service replaces diesel car fleet with fully electric Kia e-Niro
The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) has replaced every one of its non-emergency patient transport service (NEPTS) cars in Derbyshire with the fully electric Kia e-Niro. The move will reduce the trust’s emissions by 96 tonnes of carbon dioxide, equivalent (tCO2e) per year.
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NewsPolice warn criminals are stealing used cooking oil to fuel diesel cars
Organised criminals across the UK are stealing cooking oil to fuel diesel cars, police in Yorkshire have warned, and they have urged pubs, restaurants and takeaways to increase their security.
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NewsGovernment figures show fuel prices continuing to rise to record levels
Fuel prices at UK forecourts have continued to climb to record highs, government figures show.
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NewsGreenpeace accuses big four supermarkets of selling fuel sourced from Russia
Greenpeace claims it has caught tankers from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons filling up at an Essex oil terminal shortly after a shipment of Russian diesel was delivered.
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NewsAverage retail prices of petrol and diesel both hit all-time highs
The average retail prices of petrol and diesel hit all-time highs yesterday with petrol climbing to 167.64ppl and diesel breaking its record price for the third time in four days at 180.88ppl.
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NewsNew car sales fall despite monthly comparison with partial lockdown during April 2021
UK new car registrations fell by 15.8% to 119,167 units in April, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).