Major retailers, including supermarkets, have quickened the pace of cutting the price of diesel since the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) expressed concern of weakening competition in the retail fuel market, new RAC analysis shows.
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Think tank calls for drivers to be taxed on a per-mile basis
Drivers should be charged on a per-mile basis in a major overhaul of the UK’s motoring taxation system, according to a new report.
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RAC predicts the busiest late May Bank holiday since 2019
Britain’s drivers are collectively planning an estimated 19.2m leisure car trips between this Friday and the end of the bank holiday Monday, the highest number since before the coronavirus pandemic, a new study by the RAC and INRIX indicates.
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Government “unlikely” to hit targets on motorway charging network
The RAC has said that the government is “not on track” to meet its own commitment to install 500,000 public charging points by 2030.
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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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New AI speed camera being trialled in the UK, raises privacy concerns
A new AI speed camera is being trialled in the UK, and it has already raised privacy concerns.
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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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RAC uncovers problems with nine-in-10 yellow box junctions councils want to enforce
A new report from the RAC has found that nine out of ten yellow box junctions that councils want to enforce have problems with visibility or size.
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RAC Rescues 10,076 drivers who had fallen foul of potholes
Damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels – issues most likely caused by poor road surfaces – accounted for more call-outs than in any other three-month period from January to March 2021.
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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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‘Double traffic trouble’ on the cards with drivers planning up to 32m leisure trips over the May Day and Coronation bank holidays
The RAC estimates that up to 32 million leisure trips will be taken by car over the May Day and Coronation Bank holidays.
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Interest in new electric cars slumps, figures show
Buyer interest in new electric cars has slumped by nearly two-thirds since the start of last year, new figures have suggested.
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Drivers and the RAC Call for Hard Shoulders to be Reinstated on Existing All-Lane-Running Smart Motorways
According to new research by the RAC, 69% of drivers want the hard shoulder to be reinstated on the 235 miles of existing all-lane-running smart motorways.
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Safety concerns raised after approval of hands-free driving system
Safety concerns have been raised about the time it will take motorists using self-driving technology to put their hands on the steering wheel in an emergency, after a new system was approved.
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Is this the end for smart motorways in the UK?
It has been reported that the £3bn project to introduce new smart motorways across the UK has been halted due to serious concerns over safety.
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Drivers warned about new ‘stealth’ speed camera vans
Drivers are being warned about a new generation of ‘stealth’ speed camera vans, which could be rolled out across the UK in the near future.
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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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Good Friday could turn ‘bad’ on the roads as up to 17m Easter trips by car begin
According to the RAC, up to 17 million leisure trips by car are expected to be taken this Easter bank holiday.
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Welsh Government delays pavement parking consultation
The Welsh Government has delayed a consultation on pavement parking, which was due to take place this year.
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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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