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Cost of Motoring

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Petrol falls below 145p a litre for the first time in 18 months

The price of a litre of unleaded dropped to 144.95p on Sunday 14 May – its lowest price since 3 November 2021.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 weeks18/05/2023 ago
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Diesel drivers overcharged by 16p a litre as wholesale price was lower than petrol for all of April

The price of diesel fell by nearly 4p a litre in April but still remains at least 16p more expensive than it should be as it’s now 6p cheaper than petrol on the wholesale market, according to data from RAC Fuel Watch.

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By SWVaux Staff, 4 weeks05/05/2023 ago
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Insurer sees ‘worrying’ increase in lack of car maintenance as living costs rise

A “worrying” increase in car maintenance being neglected as living costs rise, with potentially dangerous consequences, is being seen by an insurer.

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By SWVaux Staff, 1 month27/04/2023 ago
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Fuel prices fall for fifth straight month, but diesel still seriously overpriced

Fuel prices fell for the fifth straight month in March with another penny coming off petrol and 4p off diesel, according to data from RAC Fuel Watch.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 months05/04/2023 ago
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Wholesale diesel now same price as petrol yet 17p gap on forecourts remains

The wholesale price of diesel is now on a par with petrol yet diesel is still being sold for 17.5p a litre more on average at forecourts across the UK, data from RAC Fuel Watch reveals.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 months29/03/2023 ago
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Price of diesel falls below 170p per litre for first time since March 2022

The average price of a litre of diesel has fallen below 170p for the first time in 11 months.

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By Yahoo Motoring News, 4 months08/02/2023 ago
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Drivers turn off car heating to help cut fuel consumption, says survey

One in six drivers (16%) turn off their car’s heating in an attempt to save on fuel costs, a new survey suggests.

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By Yahoo Motoring News, 4 months06/02/2023 ago
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The average price paid for motor insurance rose by 8% in the final months of 2022

The average price paid for motor insurance jumped by 8% in the last three months of 2022, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

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By SWVaux Staff, 4 months03/02/2023 ago
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2022 has been ‘the most volatile year’ for fuel prices, says watchdog

The Ukraine war and a weaker pound have made 2022 a ‘terrible year for drivers’ with fuel prices at their ‘most volatile’ on record, according to a study published today.

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By Yahoo Motoring News, 6 months06/12/2022 ago
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One in three drivers struggled with the cost of motoring in the past month

More than one in three motorists have struggled to afford the cost of driving in the past month, a new survey has found.

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By Yahoo Motoring News, 7 months07/11/2022 ago
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More than a third of young motorists delay car repairs to save money

More than a third of drivers aged between 17 and 24 are putting off key repairs to their vehicles in an attempt to reduce their outgoings, a new report has shown.

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By Yahoo Motoring News, 7 months02/11/2022 ago
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Drivers denied 10p cut in petrol prices

Drivers are being denied a further 10p cut in petrol prices due to major retailers hiking profit margins, according to new analysis.

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By Yahoo Motoring News, 8 months05/10/2022 ago
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Young drivers hit with £385 year-on-year jump in car running costs

The cost of running a car for young drivers has risen by an average of £385 in the past year, according to new figures.

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By SWVaux Staff, 8 months22/09/2022 ago
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Used car prices rise again with ‘no crash in sight’

Used car values have risen for the 29th month in a row, quashing fears of a crash in prices.

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By SWVaux Staff, 9 months02/09/2022 ago
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Average car insurance premium rises by £51 year-on-year

The average car insurance premium has risen by £51 year-on-year in the second quarter of 2022, according to new research.

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By SWVaux Staff, 9 months22/08/2022 ago
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Petrol prices ‘on course to drop below 160p a litre’

Prices at the petrol pump are on course to dip below 160p a litre thanks to plummeting wholesale rates, just weeks after hitting a record high, according to the AA.

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By SWVaux Staff, 10 months13/08/2022 ago
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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.

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By SWVaux Staff, 10 months03/08/2022 ago
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Government under pressure to cut fuel duty again as tank of petrol reaches £100

Pressure is building on the Government to cut fuel duty again after the average cost of filling a typical family car with petrol exceeded £100.

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By SWVaux Staff, 12 months09/06/2022 ago
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Petrol and diesel prices reach new record highs

Petrol and diesel prices have reached record highs, according to new figures.

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By SWVaux Staff, 1 year18/05/2022 ago
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Diesel prices exceed 180p per litre setting a new record

Diesel prices have reached a record high of more than 180p per litre, new figures show.

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By SWVaux Staff, 1 year16/05/2022 ago

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