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RAC predicts petrol and diesel prices to fall further

Since the start of May petrol has tumbled 15.5p from 150.3p a litre, while diesel has come down by 18.5p from 158p

fuel and fuel cards 3 Oct

Men account for three-quarters of road deaths

The Department for Transport has published final figures for reported road casualties in Great Britain.

Department for Transport 26 Sep

RAC and Continental launch telematics partnership

RAC Connected, the RAC’s dedicated telematics division, has struck a new partnership with Continental Automotive.

Telematics 25 Sep

Average pump prices for diesel and petrol to fall to three-year low

Petrol and diesel pump prices have fallen by around 7p per litre in the past month, with the cost of both fuels set to fall further, according to the RAC.

fuel and fuel cards 23 Sep

RAC attending van at the side of the road

Applications for roadside recovery red flashing lights opens

Roadside assistance and vehicle recovery operators are now able to apply for permission to use red flashing lamps on their vehicles.

breakdown and recovery 19 Sep

RAC calls for fuel price cut to reflect ‘lower wholesale costs’

The UK’s biggest fuel retailers are being urged by the RAC to cut fuel prices at the pumps to reflect a steady drop in wholesale costs.

fuel and fuel cards 28 Aug

Allstar fuel card being pulled from a wallet

Fleets warned public EV charge points at their busiest today

Analysis by Allstar shows how busy the public electric vehicle charging network is expected to be over the bank holiday weekend.

Charging & infrastructure 23 Aug

National Highways lifts 500-plus miles of roadworks for bank holiday

With the August bank holiday set to be the busiest seen on UK roads, National Highways is lifting roadworks in an effort to ease congestion.

National Highways 21 Aug

Busiest August bank holiday on record sparks weekend traffic warning

The RAC is estimating that 19.2 million leisure trips by car will be made over the August bank holiday weekend – the highest number on record since 2015.

RAC 19 Aug

Fake QR codes used to scam unsuspecting drivers

Drivers are being warned about fake QR codes being stuck on payment machines at car parks across the UK.

safety and risk management 15 Aug

One-in-four drivers suffer pothole damage to their vehicle

Punctures are the most common problem reported, followed by wheel damage and broken suspension springs.

potholes 12 Aug

Stark differences between supermarket fuel prices revealed

Buying petrol at an Asda-run forecourt – anywhere apart from on the motorway – can vary by as much as 18p a litre.

fuel and fuel cards 6 Aug

Increased fuel margins from retailers cost drivers £1.6bn

Drivers are still paying too much at the pumps with retailer margins remaining at a historically high level, a new report from the CMA says.

fuel and fuel cards 26 Jul

DfT funding and understanding of state of local roads slammed

A new ‘value for money’ report from the National Audit Office criticises the DfT’s understanding of the scale of the problem and the way it allocates cash.

Department for Transport 23 Jul

Drivers caught ignoring Red X signs on smart motorways rises tenfold

An increasing number of drivers have been caught ignoring Red X signs on smart motorways since 2021, according to new research from IAM RoadSmart.

smart motorway 23 Jul

Fleets warned of week of delays on UK roads

Fleets are being warned of delays on the country’s roads as summer getaway trips culminate in a “weekend of woe”.

RAC 22 Jul

Drivers warned of increasing airport ‘drop-off’ charges

Drop-off charges at some UK airports have increased year-on-year, with drivers describing them as a rip-off.

RAC 15 Jul

Industry calls for “clarity” on transport policies after Labour win

The policies of Labour will shape the fleet and leasing industry for the next few years after the party won a massive majority in the General Election.

General Election 2024 5 Jul

Woman refuelling car, petrol station, fuel pump

Petrol and diesel prices both down in June

Pump prices have fallen for the second consecutive month in June, with a litre of petrol reducing by 3p and diesel by nearly 4p, analysis by the RAC shows.

fuel and fuel cards 2 Jul