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Money-savvy updates for UK drivers: fuel prices, running costs, EV charging and the cost of motoring. Every story is checked against official sources before we publish it.
Buying a private plate without overpaying: what is compulsory
Running a car costs enough already. Here is what you must pay for a private plate, what is optional, and how PrivatePlates.co.uk prices each mark.
18 Oct 2026Real-time petrol prices now live on Google Maps
Near real-time petrol and diesel prices are appearing on Google Maps for the first time, giving drivers a practical way to compare costs before they fill up.
8 Oct 2026UK forecourts changing fuel prices several times a day
Recent data shows some UK forecourts are adjusting fuel prices multiple times daily, impacting driver costs.
10 Sept 2026Rapid Charging Fund pilot: what the EV motorway review means
A government pilot scheme to fund electricity upgrades at motorway services has been formally evaluated, with findings set to shape future public EV charging policy.
8 Sept 2026UK petrol and diesel prices today: the national picture
Petrol averages 161.8p a litre across nearly 8,000 UK forecourts, with diesel sitting 21.7p higher at 183.5p, adding real pressure to every fill-up.
31 Aug 2026Where drivers pay least for fuel: the 3.0p supermarket gap
Official price data today: supermarkets undercut branded forecourts by 3.0p a litre on unleaded, and the postcode you fill up in matters as much as the brand.
26 Aug 2026Which fuel brand is cheapest right now: the 13.6p spread
Official price data ranks every major UK fuel brand: Go averages £7.48/gal (164.5p), 13.6p a litre below the most expensive.
26 Aug 2026The postcode lottery on fuel: a 22.5p a litre difference
Where you fill up in the UK changes the price by up to 22.5p a litre, worth £12.38 on a tank, according to official price data by postcode district.
26 Aug 2026Motorway fuel costs 18.2p a litre more: what to do about it
Filling up at motorway services currently costs 18.2p a litre more than an ordinary branded forecourt, which is £10.01 on a full tank.
26 Aug 2026Some UK forecourts change fuel prices up to nine times a day
Official government fuel price data shows a small number of UK forecourts are moving their unleaded prices several times within a single day, with swings of several pence per litre.
22 Aug 2026Fuel prices and margins: what the CMA's latest update means for you
The Competition and Markets Authority has published its latest monitoring update on the UK road fuel market, covering prices, retailer margins and the effect of Middle East conflict through to the end of June 2026.
18 Aug 2026UK petrol and diesel prices: what drivers are paying today
Petrol averages 161.2p a litre across UK forecourts, while diesel sits 20.7p higher at 181.9p, making fuel costs a pressing concern for everyday drivers.
16 Aug 2026DVLA becomes world's first government body to earn 5-star service
The DVLA has become the first government organisation anywhere in the world to receive 5-star World Class certification from the Service Desk Institute.
10 Aug 2026UK petrol and diesel prices today reflect rising costs
UK petrol prices average £1.617 per litre while diesel averages £1.820 per litre, affecting drivers' budgets significantly.
9 Aug 2026Some UK forecourts change fuel prices eight times in three days
Official UK government fuel price data shows a small number of forecourts adjusting their pump prices multiple times a day, meaning the price you see online could differ from the one on the forecourt when you arrive.
8 Aug 2026Supermarket forecourts are undercutting the national average
Drivers filling up at supermarket forecourts are paying around 1.9p a litre less for unleaded than the UK average, according to official UK fuel price data.
4 Aug 2026UK petrol and diesel prices: what drivers paid on 2 August 2026
Petrol averaged 160.7p a litre at UK forecourts on 2 August 2026, while diesel sat nearly 20p higher at 180.0p, adding up fast for regular drivers.
2 Aug 2026UK Renewable Fuel Use in 2025: What It Means for Your Running Costs
Official government figures for 2025 show how much renewable fuel was supplied across the UK, with real implications for what drivers pay at the pump.
23 Jul 2026Drivers could save £6 per tank by shopping for fuel wisely
Shopping around for fuel can save drivers around £6 per tank when filling up.
22 Jul 2026Supermarket fuel was 3.2p a litre cheaper on 14 July 2026
Filling up at a supermarket forecourt saved drivers around 3.2p a litre on unleaded compared with the UK national average on 14 July 2026.
14 Jul 2026Some UK forecourts are changing pump prices up to eight times a day
Official government fuel price data shows a handful of UK forecourts are moving their unleaded prices repeatedly within a single day, catching drivers out.
11 Jul 2026How Much You Can Save By Shopping Around for Fuel
With a gap of around 11p per litre between the cheapest and dearest forecourts, drivers who shop around could save roughly £6 every time they fill up.
8 Jul 2026