Cost of petrol and diesel creep up in July
July saw the return of rising petrol and diesel prices at the forecourt, with both petrol and diesel edging up by around 1p a litre, new RAC Fuel Watch data…
Comment on the rise of engine idling enforcement by UK councils
Commenting on the rise in the number of cities looking at introducing fines for drivers who leave their engines idling, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “With the spotlight firmly on…
RAC sees second quarter ‘pothole breakdowns’ hit three-year high
The second three months of 2018 led to RAC patrols dealing with more pothole-related breakdowns than in any other second quarter since 2015. Between April and June an analysis of…
Statement on reports government is considering ending fuel duty freeze
Following reports that the government is considering ending the current fuel duty freeze, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “UK motorists already pay some of the highest fuel duties…
Petrol and diesel prices set to rise after US abandons Iran nuclear deal
Following the announcement that the United States is exiting from the Iran nuclear deal, RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Prices at the pumps are likely to rise by at least…