All Petrol articles – Page 2
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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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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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NewsInformation campaign ahead of E10 launch in Northern Ireland
A new information campaign for motorists in Northern Ireland has been launched ahead of the introduction of E10 petrol there on November 1.
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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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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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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 laws bringing Northern Ireland into line with rest of UK on requirement for E10 set for November 1
New laws requiring the introduction of E10 petrol at filling stations in Northern Ireland are set to come into operation on November 1 this year.
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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).
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NewsSales of battery electric vehicles hit new high but overall new car market slumps
UK new car registrations followed a familiar pattern in March with sales of battery electric vehicles setting a new record while the overall market was down.
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NewsPolice patrol petrol stations in Stourbridge after rise in drive-offs
Police in Stourbridge have stepped up patrols after a reported increase in motorists driving away without paying for petrol.
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NewsDiesel sales thrive as used car market increases by 11.5% on 2020 levels
The UK’s used car market grew by 11.5% to 7,530,956 transactions in 2021, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsRAC concedes retailers are cutting margins to absorb wholesale price increases
The RAC has conceded that retailers cut their margins to absorb much of the increase in wholesale fuel prices last month, passing far less of the increase through to their pump prices.
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NewsDrivers calling for government intervention over record fuel prices says RAC
Nearly seven-in-10 drivers (69%) want to see government intervention over the record high prices of petrol and diesel, according to a new RAC survey.
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NewsMPs criticise plans to give government sweeping powers over fuel supply chain
Plans to give the government sweeping new powers over the downstream petrol and diesel supply chain, including petrol stations, have been criticised by a cross-party committee of MPs.
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NewsGrowing electric vehicle sales buck trend in depressed used car market
Sales of used battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles have continued to grow strongly despite a decline in the overall used car market.