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Drivers warned to expect rise in fuel prices ‘soon’ as Russia invades Ukraine

Motorists are being warned to expect a surge in fuel prices “any time soon” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The price of Brent crude oil hit its highest level in eight years after increasing by 5.6% to 102.30 US dollars per barrel shortly ...

24 Feb 2022 at 09:55

Proportion of road deaths involving drunk drivers hits 11-year high

The proportion of deaths on Britain’s roads involving drunk drivers reached an 11-year high during the coronavirus pandemic, figures show. Motoring experts said the rise could be linked to an increase in alcohol consumption during lockdowns. An ...

23 Feb 2022 at 15:25

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Overnight petrol and diesel hikes as Russian-Ukraine crisis causes record fuel costs

Car fuel prices took another jump as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, with an average increase of 2 cent overnight. The latest increase is another blow to beleaguered motorists who have been facing high fuel costs for a number of months. ...

28 Jan 2022 at 12:33

Motoring

Massive hike in fuel prices for Donegal motorists over the past year - AA survey reveals

The price of petrol has increased by 31% in the past year, and there has been a 33% increase in the price of diesel, according to the latest findings by AA Ireland. Currently, Ireland is the 17th most expensive country in the world for fuel ...

24 Jan 2022 at 17:33

Holidaymakers face waits at Channel with Brexit and French authorities blamed

Holidaymakers are still facing long waits to cross the Channel, while lorries remain backed up after a second day of travel chaos. Extra post-Brexit border checks and French authorities’ understaffing of checkpoints in Dover have been ...

23 Jul 2022 at 21:16

Average price of petrol reaches 183p per litre

Drivers have been hit by another increase in fuel prices. The average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts reached a new record of 183.2p on Thursday, according to data firm Experian. That was a rise of 0.9p compared with ...

10 Jun 2022 at 10:50

Fuel prices hit new highs as Government axes £1,500 electric car grant

Fuel prices hit new records as the Government scrapped £1,500 grants for purchases of new electric cars. The average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts reached a new high of 185.4p on Monday, according to data firm ...

15 Jun 2022 at 12:11

National Highways to lift almost 900 miles of roadworks before Christmas getaway

Nearly 900 miles of roadworks on England’s motorways and major A-roads will be removed ahead of the Christmas getaway. National Highways said it will ensure almost 98% of its network is fully open from 6am on December 20 ...

13 Dec 2022 at 14:05

Almost a quarter of drivers say seat belt laws are too soft – survey

Nearly a quarter of drivers believe punishments for not wearing a seat belt are too lenient, a new survey suggests. Some 24% of 1,800 UK motorists polled for the RAC said the existing maximum penalty in Britain of a ...

31 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Drivers warned not to pick up phones during emergency alert test

Drivers are being warned that it will be illegal to pick up their mobiles during the first test of the Government’s new emergency alert service. The AA said motorists may prefer to switch off their electronic ...

20 Apr 2023 at 15:44

Big retailers failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns

Major retailers are failing to reduce petrol prices in line with falling wholesale costs, the RAC has warned. The roadside recovery firm said the wholesale cost of unleaded – the price when it arrives at ...

03 Aug 2022 at 13:06

Christmas getaway appears smooth for Britain’s roads as travellers heed warnings

Warnings about the impacts of rail strikes on festive getaways were heeded by travellers resulting in little extra impact on Britain’s roads on Christmas Eve, a motoring organisation has said. Motorway ...

24 Dec 2022 at 17:17

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