Rishi Sunak has announced that fuel duty will not increase, instead freezing the cost at 57.95p per litre.
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Petrol prices shoot hit record highs
Prices at the petrol pumps reached an all-time high on Sunday, while diesel is still a little short of its previous record, new data shows.
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Petrol prices close to record high
Petrol prices have nearly reached the highest level recorded in the UK, according to Government figures.
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Petrol prices have a hit a nine-year high
The average price of a litre of petrol has hit its highest level since September 2012.
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VAUXHALL CORSA NAMED VALUE CAR OF THE YEAR AT NEWS UK MOTOR AWARDS
The Vauxhall Corsa has been recognised as the UK’s best value car at the News UK Motor Awards.
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Gritter driver shortage could leave more motorists stuck on icy roads
Roads could be left covered in dangerous snow and ice this winter due to a shortage of gritter drivers.
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Funding for 9.5 million pothole repairs ‘lost from council budgets’
Annual funding for more than 9.5 million pothole repairs has been lost from council budgets, according to new analysis.
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Car traffic sinks to lowest level since May amid fuel crisis
The fuel crisis has been blamed for bringing car use down to its lowest level since May.
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GB car sticker no longer valid for British drivers travelling abroad
Motorists planning to drive abroad in EU countries must remove any GB stickers from their vehicles, as new laws come into effect.
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The government insists there is ‘no shortage of fuel’ as BP closes some forecourts
Drivers are being urged by the Government to “buy fuel as normal” after the lorry driver shortage hit supplies.
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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.
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Vauxhall Opel Vice President Design Mark Adams is a Eurostar 2021
Automotive News Europe has chosen Vauxhall-Opel Vice President Design Mark Adams as one of the Eurostars 2021. Once again, the industry magazine has selected the year’s 17 most dynamic decision-makers in the car business. The
award winners met last night on the sidelines of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich.
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Corsa retains its place as UK’s best-selling car
The New Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Petrol prices fall for first time this year
Petrol prices have fallen for the first time this year, new figures show.
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Vauxhall offers 30,000 miles of free charging with EV models
Vauxhall is aiming to encourage no emission motoring by extending its offer of a free home charger and 30,000 free green miles of electricity in partnership with British Gas.
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Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs
Owners of cars due an MOT next month are being urged to book early because of a surge in demand.
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Corsa Retains its Place as UK’s Best Selling Car
The New Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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July brings nine consecutive months of petrol price increases
Drivers faced continued price increases after another 3.4p and 2.7p were added to a litre of petrol and diesel respectively during July.
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‘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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Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash
A volunteer marshall was killed after being hit by a car that went off the track during a race at Brands Hatch.
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