Fuel
Watchdog to bite back at UK’s rip-off fuel prices![High fuel prices. £2 per litre](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--u8_cAwm2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646917487/autoexpress/2022/03/Fuel prices -3.jpg)
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Watchdog to bite back at UK’s rip-off fuel prices
Competitions and Markets Authority gets powers to shine the spotlight on profiteering fuel station operators
15 Nov 2023
Forecourt fuel theft surges by 77 per cent, latest figures suggest![Fuel station](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--dSlabuiZ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1654877941/buyacar/fuel-station-1.jpg)
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Forecourt fuel theft surges by 77 per cent, latest figures suggest
The DVLA reveals a massive spike in requests for vehicle keeper data, as filling stations battle ‘bilking’
7 Nov 2023
Petrol and diesel prices soar as oil price nudges $100 a barrel![Fuel duty delayed](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5JKdgKS9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249582/autoexpress/fuel-duty-delayed.jpg)
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Petrol and diesel prices soar as oil price nudges $100 a barrel
Filling station profit margins in the spotlight again, as OPEC production cuts force the price of fuel up in September
4 Oct 2023
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained ![High fuel prices. £2 per litre](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--u8_cAwm2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646917487/autoexpress/2022/03/Fuel prices -3.jpg)
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UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
Fuel retailers have lowered margins for now, but will be scrutinised closely as consumers count the cost of filling up.
4 Oct 2023
Cheap motorway fuel plans being blocked by red tape![Live roadside fuel pricing sign](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--rkGw5omS--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1689687224/autoexpress/2023/07/Lancaster Services live roadside fuel pricing sign.jpg)
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Cheap motorway fuel plans being blocked by red tape
As government calls for greater fuel price transparency, a ‘frustrating’ approach from National Highways costs drivers 12p a litre at motorway service…
19 Jul 2023
UK fuel duty freeze and increased pothole investment announced in 2023 Spring Budget![Petrol pump](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--sCLslHWY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1668702496/autoexpress/2022/11/Petrol pump.jpg)
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UK fuel duty freeze and increased pothole investment announced in 2023 Spring Budget
Chancellor freezes fuel duty once again and maintains 5p cut for another 12 months; extra £200m for pothole repairs
15 Mar 2023
What is hypermiling and how do you do it?![Whisky fuel feature - Martin filling up](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---osSAn5S--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243122/autoexpress/2016/07/unp-ae-34833-celtic-renewables083.jpg)
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What is hypermiling and how do you do it?
Hypermiling helps you get the most from every last drop of fuel to maximise MPG. We explain how it works, and how it can save you money…
9 Jun 2022
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What are carbon credits, and what do they mean for the car industry?![Exhaust](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--rFEuDOWC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1621366175/autoexpress/2021/05/Exhaust.jpg)
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What are carbon credits, and what do they mean for the car industry?
Carbon credits don’t directly impact car buyers, but they’re very important assets for car companies to consider and they’ll shape the future of the i…
8 Jun 2022
What are alternative fuel vehicles?![Fuel pump](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xhkiLv4l--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1626868169/autoexpress/2021/07/Fuel pump.jpg)
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What are alternative fuel vehicles?
We explore the types of ‘alternative fuels’ used to power cars including hydrogen fuel cells, LPG, CNG, electricity and others
22 Mar 2022
“I can confirm the £10 gallon of fuel has arrived”![Mike Rutherford opinion](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7NAcO11n--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1647430270/autoexpress/2022/03/Mike-Rutherford-Opinion_gafopc.jpg)
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“I can confirm the £10 gallon of fuel has arrived”
Mike Rutherford is sad to report the first sighting of premium petrol at 222.9p in the UK. The £10 gallon is upon us.
16 Mar 2022
'Boycott greedy fuel retailers whose gallons cost £8 or more'![Mike Rutherford opinion](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EO11UZH5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1638528278/autoexpress/2021/12/Opinion AEX Mike Rutherford fuel.jpg)
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'Boycott greedy fuel retailers whose gallons cost £8 or more'
Mike Rutherford thinks current fuel prices are ripping-off the British motorist
5 Dec 2021
What are synthetic fuels? efuels explained![eFuels](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SR8QeCBe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1631279160/autoexpress/2021/09/eFuels.jpg)
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What are synthetic fuels? efuels explained
Combustion engines could be viable in a fossil-fuel-free future thanks to new synthetic fuel tech. We explain how...
10 Sep 2021
Is it worth paying more for premium diesel or petrol?![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--LVTDQjX4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579703063/autoexpress/2017/10/istock-507707436.jpg)
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Is it worth paying more for premium diesel or petrol?
Advice on whether adding high octane super unleaded petrol or super diesel to your tank is worth the extra cost
16 Dec 2020