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Welcome boost for drivers as petrol prices set to hit four-year low

Police stopped a car driving at 143mph on a country road in Scotland.

Police caught driver travelling at 148mph on this Scottish road

A ferry heading to Rothesay. Picture: John Devlin

Ferries cancelled as 70mph high winds disrupt Christmas travellers

Fresh yellow weather warnings have been issued for Scotland covering Saturday and Sunday

Scotland to be hit by heavy snow and rain as new warnings declared

Ahead of driving to Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2024 this week, learn some tips from the RAC to avoid a driving fine to your festival bill.

5 things that could land you a fine driving to festivals

Jet2 passenger jets parked up on the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Watch: 7 UK airports raise drop-off fees - how much does it cost?

Contortionist Sally Miller attempts to get out of a parked car following research from Churchill Motor Insurance finding that drivers have just 30cm space to get in and out of parked cars. Photo: Paul Marriot/PA

The problem with wider modern cars and 1970s car park dimensions

Headlights that dazzle other drivers are a serious problem on the roads (Picture: National Motor Museum/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Glare from car headlights can be a killer

Research into headlight glare is to be launched. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Ministers to launch review into headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled

A aircraft lands at Leeds Bradford Airport in high winds during Storm Pia. A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for parts of Scotland for Christmas Eve. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Yellow weather warning for wind issued by Met Office for Christmas Eve

Combustion engine cars would be banned by 2030 but it has been pushed back to 2035. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Government U-turns are going to cost us

Drivers were hit by one of the biggest monthly fuel price rises in more than two decades in August. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Drivers hit by one of the largest monthly fuel price hikes in 23 years

Northern Ireland diesel prices have dropped while petrol has risen, says the Consumer Council.

Diesel 16p more expensive than it should be, RAC say

Yellow box fines are ‘unfair’ on drivers, says RAC

Traffic at Port of Dover (Photo by Stuart Brock/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Easter bank holiday warning to motorists: Expect long delays

The RAC is warning of traffic jams over Easter weekend

Motorway roadworks to avoid this Easter as RAC issues warning

Diesel is being sold for about 17p per litre more on average than petrol despite the fall in wholesale costs to similar levels. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Fuel price warning for drivers who own diesel vehicles

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to pay their car tax

DVLA £1,000 fine warning - how to renew car tax & when to do it

Chancellor set to extend fuel duty cut beyond March

Diesel fuel prices across the UK are not reflecting the recent drop in wholesale costs.

Drop in diesel wholesale price not being passed on to drivers

How to de-ice your windscreen & avoid a fine: Expert tips on properly defrosting your car on winter mornings

How to properly de-ice your windscreen to avoid a fine - expert tips

A report has shown that a third of local roads in England are in need of repairs

Third of local roads in England need urgent repair, report says

Asda quietly cuts fuel prices by 5p per litre in surprise move

Driving in the snow can be difficult

RAC issues warning to motorists as temperatures set to hit -10C

Travel advice has been issued

Travel advice issued as 'arctic blast' arrives in UK, with snow and ice forecast

6 tips to prepare your car for the winter

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2022 ‘the most volatile on record’ for fuel prices, says watchdog

The winter weather is set to plummet this month. Cr: Getty Images/Canva Pro

Here are 6 tips to prepare your car for the freezing cold weather

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Fuel cost soar by 10p per litre as gap between petrol and diesel grows

Plans for radical MOT change opposed by most drivers

Relief for drivers as fuel prices drop to lowest level since May

Relief for drivers as fuel prices drop to lowest level since May

Drivers face postcode lottery as fuel prices fall by record amount

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Drivers ‘getting a raw deal’ despite record breaking fuel price drop

The roads and travel times to avoid this August bank holiday

The AA said some smaller forecourts were selling fuel at up to 10p a litre below the UK average (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Why rural petrol stations are charging less than those in the city

Supermarket fuel prices cut ‘don’t go far enough’ as costs fall

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Only 1 in 10 petrol stations charging fair price, claims RAC

June saw forecourt fuel prices reach a record high across the UK

Hard-up drivers hit by record monthly hike in petrol prices

Fuel thefts soar 61% as forecourt prices continue to rocket

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Fuel firms accused of unjustifiable delays to petrol price cuts

Supermarkets urged to cut petrol prices as diesel nears £2 per litre
New record highs branded a “disgrace” as retailers’ wholesale costs fall back

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Treasury makes £46 in tax per full tank as fuel costs hit new high

There are calls for further cuts to fuel duty following the soaring price rises in petrol (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP).

Further fuel duty cuts 'essential', declares Scottish logistics chief

The average cost of a full tank of petrol for a typical 55-litre family car has exceeded £100 for the first time

Cost of filling average car with petrol hits £100

Why are petrol prices so high? Why petrol is so expensive in the UK right now and how much it's gone up by (Image credit: Jacob King/PA Wire)

Here's why petrol is so expensive in the UK right now

Driving more efficiently can reduce the time between fill ups to save you money in the long run. Photo: 89Stocker / Canva Pro.

How to find the cheapest fuel prices in your area and make your fuel last longer

Energy and fuel bills are rising in the UK due to a combination of factors - here are the ten least affordable areas in Scotland. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.

Where are the least affordable fuel prices in Scotland?

Fuel prices are displayed at a Shell garage

Cost of filling average family car nearing £100

Qualified mechanics conduct a number of strict safety checks during the current yearly MOT test

Safety warning over Westminster's plan for two yearly MOTs

Drivers hate behind held-up by the motor in front when traffic lights change to geen

Red mist descends on British drivers over green light hold-ups

Highway Code 2022: New mobile phone laws to know in Highway Code changes - and when you can use your phone (Image credit: Getty Images via Canva Pro)

New mobile phone laws for drivers to know - and when you can use your phone

New rules have been introduced today (March 25) that tighten up restrictions on mobile phone use behind the wheel. Photo: Shutterstock

Drivers unconvinced on new mobile phone rules

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Forecourt fuel thefts jump 200% as petrol prices soar

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Calls to cut VAT on fuel as petrol price set to hit £1.60 a litre

EVs ‘less reliable than petrol’ and Tesla is the worst of all

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