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Expert's fuel price warning for drivers of diesel vehicles

Diesel is being sold for a much higher price than petrol - but the wholesale price is virtually identical

Nottingham Post

Warning issued to all drivers in the UK with diesel cars filling up at petrol stations

At the beginning of March this year, the RAC found that diesel was only 6p more expensive than petrol but there was a 20p a litre gap between the fuels at the forecourts

Daily Mirror

Forecourt price disparity between petrol and diesel is shocking, says RAC

Wholesale prices for the fuels are now virtually identical yet diesel is being sold for around 17p a litre more on average than petrol, the RAC said.

The Independent UK

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Diesel drivers ‘not benefiting from fuel duty freeze’

The RAC said major fuel retailers are refusing to cut pump prices in ‘any meaningful way’ despite wholesale diesel costs falling.

The Independent UK

Campaign to cut deaths of young male drivers on rural roads

The Department for Transport said its new Think! initiative asks young motorists to consider ‘Is pushing it worth it?’.

The Independent UK

Warning issued to drivers filling up their car with petrol or diesel over next two weeks

The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are being charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars, and the costs "no way reflects" the actual cost of wholesale prices at the moment

Daily Mirror

Diesel drivers pay 'huge premium' as experts name the one retailer cutting costs

The RAC says that retailers are currently taking more than double the margin on every litre of diesel they sell.

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Diesel drivers ‘have every right to feel hard done by’ over fuel prices

The RAC urged retailers to cut the price of diesel to ‘fairer levels’ which reflect costs.

The Independent UK

£2m logistics investment prepares long-standing operator for port growth

Global Warehousing and Storage is executing expansion plan as it eyes Immingham development after welcoming haulage operations

Birmingham Post

Chess: Carlsen and Nakamura outwit young guns in offbeat Airthings Masters

In the opening event of the online Tour, the world champion and the US speed specialist showed their skills, while Alireza Firouzja lost five games in a row, and the event’s format sparked criticism

The Guardian - UK

Warning issued to any driver filling their car with petrol or diesel in coming days

Brits planning to head out to fuel up their car in the coming days have been issued an urgent warning by the RAC, who say retailers may "start to bump up their prices" again soon

Daily Mirror

Almost a quarter of drivers say seat belt laws are too soft – survey

Some 24% of 1,800 motorists polled for the RAC said the existing maximum penalty in Britain of a £500 fine is not strong enough.

The Independent UK

RAC warns motorists that petrol and diesel prices may soon rise again

RAC data shows that reductions on the price of fuel at forecourts slowly ground to a halt this week, as wholesale prices begin to creep up once more.

Chronicle Live

‘Galling situation’ as fuel retailers refuse to pass on wholesale price drops

The RAC said wholesale diesel costs plummeted by 32p per litre in the eight weeks to December 11, but average pump prices only fell by 20p per litre.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

From M3gan to Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Fancy a neat little shocker about a very annoyed android, or an exhibition dedicated to the Doctor? Whatever you’re in the mood for, our critics have you covered for the next seven days

The Independent UK

Electricity costs more than petrol for drivers on long journeys – analysis

The RAC said the average price of using rapid chargers on a pay as you go basis has increased by nearly 26p per kilowatt hour (kWh) since May.

Daily Record

Fuel prices drop by 10p a litre in Scotland but experts say it's still too expensive

While Scotland saw a more than 10p drop for both petrol and diesel, the RAC say that prices should be even lower.

Wales Online

RAC says fuel price reductions in December ‘should have been far bigger’

Petrol fell by 8.4p per litre, but it should have been nearer 11p believe the automotive services company

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The Independent UK

Fuel price reductions in December ‘should have been far bigger’ – RAC

The motoring organisation said the average price of petrol in the UK fell by 8.4p per litre last month to 151.1p.

Manchester Evening News

Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's slammed over £20 extra cost for drivers this Christmas

Millions of motorists will likely pay an extra £20 for filling a typical 55-litre family car with petrol and £31 for diesel compared to two years ago

Wales Online

Drivers being 'heartlessly overcharged' for petrol and diesel as Christmas getaway begins

Prices are well above what they were last Christmas, despite recent falls

The Independent UK

Fuel prices at record Christmas high as RAC blames ‘heartless’ supermarkets

Motorists caught out by ‘bizarre’ higher charges at discounters

The Independent UK

Christmas getaway fuel prices at record high

The RAC said motorists are being ‘heartlessly overcharged’ as the average price per litre for petrol is around 153p, with diesel at 176p.

Evening Standard

Drivers aged 25-44 ‘twice as likely to exceed alcohol limit on the morning after’

Motorists are being urged not to risk getting behind the wheel the morning after a Christmas party

Wales Online

Drivers aged 25-44 twice as likely to have driven drunk the morning after consuming alcohol

Motorists are being urged not to risk getting behind the wheel the morning after a Christmas party

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