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Fuel

UK authorises release of 1.5m barrels of oil from strategic reserves

The Government has authorised British oil companies to release up to 1.5 million barrels from their strategic reserves to ease pressure on energy prices, Downing Street has said.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years26 November 2021 ago

Car traffic sinks to lowest level since May amid fuel crisis

st week was at 86% of pre-pandemic levels.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years7 October 2021 ago

RAC sets out the law on storing fuel at home

While this is not illegal, experts have warned about the dangers of improperly storing fuel – as well as encouraging motorists not to stockpile fuel at home as this makes it harder for others to fill up when they need it.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years1 October 2021 ago

The government insists there is ‘no shortage of fuel’ as BP closes some forecourts

The government insists there is ‘no shortage of fuel’ as BP closes some forecourts

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years24 September 2021 ago

BP to ration fuel deliveries to forecourts due to HGV driver shortages

The HGV driver shortage has hit oil giant BP with deliveries of petrol and diesel to forecourts across the UK set to be reduced to ensure supplies do not run out.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years23 September 2021 ago

Petrol prices fall for first time this year

Analysis by the PA news agency showed that average prices across UK forecourts reached an eight-year high this summer after rising for 39 consecutive weeks.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years2 September 2021 ago

Cleaner petrol rolled out across forecourts

E10 petrol, which is made with up to 10% bioethanol – a type of renewable fuel – will be the standard offering at forecourts as part of Government plans to cut carbon emissions.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years1 September 2021 ago

‘No need to panic’ about E10 fuel arriving next month, says AA

The AA is advising drivers not to panic-buy super unleaded petrol given the official arrival of E10 fuel next month.

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By SWVaux Staff, 4 years2 August 2021 ago

1 million UK vehicles won’t be compatible with new petrol

From September the government is changing the standard petrol that will be available from E5 to E10, and around 1 million vehicles in the UK are not compatible with the new fuel.

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By SWVaux Staff, 4 years23 June 2021 ago

Price of petrol hit a two-year high

Motorists are being warned to expect petrol prices to rise even further after reaching a two-year high.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years8 June 2021 ago

Why you shouldn’t wait for the orange light before refuelling

Topping up with fuel is a tedious process, especially in winter when it means standing out in the cold for a few minutes. It’s why so many motorists put it off until the last possible moment.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years12 January 2021 ago

Owners of older cars should be wary of new E10 eco-fuel

Classic car owners are being warned about new eco-friendly petrol that could damage their cars.

By SWVaux Staff, 5 years22 June 2020 ago

Price of petrol is 7p a litre too expensive at the pumps

The RAC is urging fuel retailers big and small to reflect the drop in the wholesale price of unleaded with a significant cut at the pumps.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 years18 October 2019 ago

Government launches new campaign to inform drivers about greener fuels

Drivers are being urged to think more carefully about the environmental impacts of their journeys through a new government campaign launched today.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 years6 June 2019 ago

Fourth Month of Fuel Rises

Fuel prices rose for the fourth consecutive month in May, heaping further misery on beleaguered motorists.

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By SWVaux Staff, 6 years5 June 2019 ago

Fuel costs finally fall, but retailers aren’t ‘playing fair’

Fuel prices are finally falling after a long period of overpriced fuel, according to data from the RAC.

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By SWVaux Staff, 7 years15 November 2018 ago

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