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Latest Fuel News
Petrol and diesel prices, fuel duty, oil, supply and shortages, transport costs and government fuel policy.
The Guardian ·
Fuel
Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests
Warm homes plan would create 50,000 jobs, compared with about 1,100 for Rosebank oilfield, thinktank finds Insulating Britain’s homes and investing…
Which? ·
Fuel
Record prices at the pumps, but diesel cars can still be cheaper to run than petrol
Diesel rose to over £2 a litre earlier this month, but data from Which? lab tests reveals the best diesel cars can still be cheaper to run than…
The Guardian ·
Fuel
The UK energy secretary is flirting with a bad idea for bills – the ‘rising block tariff’
There are many reasons to reject this affordability ‘solution’, not least it being complex and fiddly. Just keep things simple ‘My mark of failure or…
GOV.UK ·
Fuel
Drivers set to save as petrol prices launch on Google Maps
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and HM Treasury announce that Google Maps and Waze now show petrol and diesel prices from the government's Fuel Finder scheme. The release says the scheme covers around 99% of fuel sold and could save a car-owning household about £40 a year on average. These are government claims.
RAC ·
Fuel
UK diesel price hits new record high of £2 a litre
The RAC reports the UK average diesel price at 200.01p a litre, a new record, and links the rise to supply disruption from the Middle East conflict.
ITV News ·
Fuel
Average UK diesel price passes £2 for first time, RAC says
ITV News reports on the RAC's figures showing the average UK diesel price passing £2 a litre for the first time.
Food & Essential Costs News
Food and grocery prices, supermarkets, food inflation, farming and food supply, and household costs.
Which? ·
Food & Groceries
Can you get a good deal in the sales using AI?
We put ChatGPT to the test on finding the best price for 25 popular products
Which? ·
Food & Groceries
8 winter products that will keep you warm – without skyrocketing your energy bill
These gadgets will warm you up, dry your clothes and keep you cosy
The Guardian ·
Food & Groceries
Merry squishmas: £10 squeezy banana on list of top festive season toys
Social media-driven craze puts ‘squishies’ up there with evergreen favourites such as Lego and Barbie, Hamleys says A cartoonish banana so…
Economy & Cost of Living
Inflation, wages, household finances, business and transport costs, energy and taxation.
BBC News ·
Economy
What are the new faces coming to UK bank notes?
Banknotes are getting a nature-themed makeover – and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.
The Guardian ·
Cost of Living
UK economy unexpectedly grows in August despite fall in consumer spending
Latest data showing surprise 0.1% growth is boost to John Healey a fortnight before his first budget Business news – live updates The UK economy…
The Guardian ·
Cost of Living
UK households have paid extra £13,961 on bills since 2021 amid soaring inflation, TUC says
Trades Union Congress urges chancellor to tackle rising additional living costs in this month’s budget UK households have paid almost £14,000 on…
The Guardian ·
Cost of Living
English and Welsh water firms could be forced to return £107m via lower bills
Yorkshire and Thames among providers facing penalties for missing performance targets, but bills could rise elsewhere Business live – latest updates…
The Guardian ·
Cost of Living
Energy bills through the roof? Five signs your house is leaking heat
From finding draughts to buying a thermal leak detector – there are simple, cost-effective ways to start sorting heat loss How to storm-proof your…
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