Tag: Iran
UK 'driveway' rule change with EV 'tipping point' amid high fuel costs
Battery electric car registrations reached a record 86,120 in March, up 24.2 per cent year-on-year, as petrol prices rose 18 per cent and diesel jumped by a third amid the Middle East conflict
UK's five cheapest petrol stations named with one selling fuel for just 126.9p/litre
Although the average price of fuel in the UK is above 150p a litre, in some parts of the UK it is still stunningly low as the Iran war takes a surprise, but conditional, turn
Rocketing fuel prices spark new interest in electric vehicles as charging costs get cheaper
Prices at the pump have soared to £1.50 a litre as Iran continues its stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, following US and Israeli-led military strikes on the country.
Drivers 'bleed cash' as diesel shortages loom and Starmer admits Government can't help 'on its own' amid warnings energy shock will be WORSE than 1970s
The Prime Minister hosted a roundtable meeting in No10 with top bosses from the insurance, oil, gas and shipping sectors as the Middle East crisis entered a fifth week.
Independent petrol stations begin to close instead of charging customers £2 a litre as supermarkets warn supply is 'tight' amidst Iran war
As the conflict between Tehran and the US and Israel entered its second month on Saturday, consumers and businesses are feeling the pinch of spiralling fuel prices.
Drivers 'face paying 180p a litre for diesel by next week' as Rachel Reeves ducks calls to axe planned duty hike
The RAC said the average pump price for diesel was now 173.83p a litre, up 3p on yesterday and 31.5p since Donald Trump launched the war on Iran.
Energy minister says 'don't' as concerns are raised over fuel shortage
The International Energy Agency has issued advice to motorists across the world as the conflict in the Middle East continues
EV charging tax 'slashed' plan as drivers without driveways 'penalised'
Ministers have been urged to slash VAT on public EV charging from 20% to 5% if fuel duty is frozen
Cheapest car to insure in UK revealed and it's not a Toyota, Hyundai or Ford
Motoring experts Carwow have compiled the UK's cheapest cars to insure, with the Kia Picanto topping the list as the Iran war continues to cause cost of living fears
Fuel rationing IS possible, admits Government as Trump condemns Starmer and Europe for snubbing his pleas for help to reopen Hormuz Strait
Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson said the government is 'monitoring' the situation 'carefully', with global supplies under huge pressure.
Expert shares cheaper fuel ‘secret’ as prices soar due to Iran war
Fuel prices are climbing again amid global tensions, but one money-saving expert says a little-known app could help drivers cut costs at the pump
Petrol prices surge at fastest pace since 2022 as Brits face another brutal cost-of-living squeeze unless Iran war is over soon... with interest rate cut hopes 'dashed'
The OBR said if oil and gas prices stay at current levels the headline CPI would likely stay a percentage point higher than predicted at the Spring Statement just last week.
Is Starmer set for another U-turn? PM insists fuel duty hike is 'under review' as he is urged to scrap it entirely
Keir Starmer on Wednesday left the door open for yet another U-turn over Labour's hated fuel duty hike following days of mounting pressure to scrap it.
Motorists urged to make 1 change as Iran war threatens price rises
New concerns have emerged regarding potential disruption in the Strait of Hormuz - a critical conduit for worldwide energy - which could trigger a surge in prices
Oil prices soar to £75 a barrel as UK drivers issued fuel price warning
Brace for another price jump
