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UK drivers hit with record monthly increase in fuel prices sparked by Iran war

UK drivers hit with record monthly increase in fuel prices sparked by Iran war

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email British motorists faced unprecedented surges in fuel costs last month, with new analysis revealing record monthly increases driven by the Iran oil crisis. The RAC reported that the average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts jumped by 20p, from 132.8p on 1 March to 152.8p by the end of the month. Diesel drivers experienced an even steeper rise, with the average cost per litre soaring by 40p, from 142.4p to 182.8p, over the same period. These significant hikes eclipsed previous monthly records of 17p for petrol in June 2022 and 22p for diesel in March 2022, which occurred in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite last month’s record rises, average fuel prices are still below the all-time highs of summer 2022 when petrol peaked at 191.5p per litre and diesel at 199.0p per litre. RAC head of policy Simon Williams …

Drivers urged to drive 10% slower to ‘improve fuel efficiency’ as prices rise amid Iran war

Drivers urged to drive 10% slower to ‘improve fuel efficiency’ as prices rise amid Iran war

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Motorists are being urged to reduce their speed by 10 per cent in response to the Iran oil crisis, which has led to a surge in pump prices. The AA stated that this measure “improves fuel efficiency” while still “keeping up with the flow of traffic”. Drivers were also advised to anticipate road conditions, such as traffic lights and roundabouts, to avoid “continuous harsh braking”. AA president Edmund King said: “It is well worth drivers adapting their driving style and speed both to save money and enhance safety. “We estimate that diesel drivers can save £10 per tank by changing their driving style.” Mr King also advised drivers to use fuel price comparison apps to find the cheapest petrol or diesel for their journeys. “Often there are price discrepancies up to 19p per litre within short distances”, he warned. “Diesel drivers can save £10 per …

NYC just dropped 360 kW chargers where drivers really need them

NYC just dropped 360 kW chargers where drivers really need them

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Photo: nyc.gov New York City just added another DC fast-charging hub, and this one is clearly aimed at the drivers who need it most. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn, and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) have opened a new public EV fast-charging station at a municipal lot in downtown Flushing, Queens (135-23 39th Avenue). It’s the first of 10 sites planned over the next year as part of a partnership between NYC DOT and NYPA. The Flushing site has eight 360 kW fast chargers that can take an EV to 80% in around 10–15 minutes. And drivers won’t be charged extra for parking while they plug in. The city picked this location because it has limited access to affordable charging and a high number of residents who are Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) drivers – more than a third live in Queens. Advertisement – scroll for more content Fast-charging access is still uneven across New York City, and for professional drivers, downtime directly affects income. NYPA, which runs …

UK fuel prices hit £2 per litre as drivers have ‘never seen it this bad’ | UK | News

UK fuel prices hit £2 per litre as drivers have ‘never seen it this bad’ | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Signs on fuel pumps at the Asda Texaco petrol station in Clapham, south London. Some petrol pumps are witnessing “temporary shortages” due to tight supply linked to the conflict in the Middle East, the boss of Asda has warned. Picture date: Friday March 27, 2026. PA Photo. The UK’s second largest fuel retailer also rejected accusations that petrol sellers might be “profiteering” from higher pricing in recent weeks. Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire (Image: PA) Diesel prices have rocketed, with drivers voicing their concerns as they claim to have ‘never seen prices this bad’. The conflict in the Middle East currently shows no signs of abating, and with the Strait of Hormuz remaining blocked, experts have cautioned that fuel prices could continue to spiral upwards. Despite the Prime Minister urging motorists to stop panic-buying petrol, lengthy queues were still reported at forecourts across the country as drivers rushed to fill up. Read more: Fury as civil servants try to use Iran war as excuse to avoid the office Read more: Drivers warned over …

Drivers warned that this worn out car part can be more dangerous than using a phone at the wheel

Drivers warned that this worn out car part can be more dangerous than using a phone at the wheel

Published by Sam Flores

Everyone knows not to use a mobile phone while driving but it seems fewer people are as aware as they should be of slightly less obvious dangers. A new study has shown that with worn, but still legal, tyres, a car’s stopping distance is hugely increased. And that can make it more of a danger than if the driver were to use their mobile phone at the wheel. The study found the braking distance of a car travelling at 70mph with good tyres is 96 metres but this increases to 111.5 metres if the driver is distracted by their phone – and by 123 metres of the vehicle has worn tyres. The research was conducted by Professor Peter Wells, director of the Centre for Automotive Industry Research at Cardiff University, and commissioned by Halfords, reports BirminghamLive. Professor Wells said: “The impacts of phone usage and worn tyres have never been compared before and the study suggests that, purely from a stopping distance perspective, the impact of worn tyres is generally worse.” He added: “Of course, …

Millions of UK drivers could claim more for mileage expenses under major review

Millions of UK drivers could claim more for mileage expenses under major review

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Millions of drivers may soon claim more for mileage expenses, as the government launches a “workers-first” review. Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson stated the 45p-per-mile rate review was “well overdue”. Unchanged since 2011, he acknowledged this stagnation had increased “the cost of working”. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the review this month, with the Treasury offering further details. The government intends to consult workers facing rising motoring costs during the process. Exchequer Secretary Mr Tomlinson said: “Millions of working people rely on their car to do their job. “But mileage rates have been unchanged since 2011 and that’s increased the cost of working. A review is well overdue. “Keeping prices down at the pump is an important way we can help people with the cost of living which is why fuel duty is already frozen.” Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson said a review of the 45p-per-mile rate was …

UK drivers: are fuel price increases making you cut back? | US-Israel war on Iran

UK drivers: are fuel price increases making you cut back? | US-Israel war on Iran

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We’d like to speak to people in the UK who are cutting back on fuel use after the increase in petrol and diesel prices linked to the war in Iran. Are you taking fewer journeys or using alternative modes of transport? Are you still travelling to work the same number of days a week? Have you cited fuel costs as a reason to work from home? If you drive a vehicle as a job, how much have you seen your typical fuel bill increase by? And are there ways that you can conserve fuel, such as planning routes more carefully? If you are a business owner with a fleet of vehicles, how are you managing your costs? We’d like to hear from you. Share your experience You can share your experience using this form. Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete …

As older drivers age, their adult children face hard choices : NPR

As older drivers age, their adult children face hard choices : NPR

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Jacqueline Hamilton (left) and her mother, Jan Stubbs, at Hamilton’s home in West St. Paul, Minnesota. Joel Rose/NPR hide caption toggle caption Joel Rose/NPR WEST ST. PAUL, Minn. — At first, Jacqueline Hamilton says, she noticed little things. Her father was driving slower or taking a longer time to turn. Then one night, on the way home from a Christmas party, he drove onto a walking path instead of the road. “That was kind of the first red alert for me,” Hamilton said in an interview. Hamilton’s father, James Stubbs, still loved to drive at 94 years old. It was a big part of his work life as a fabric salesman traveling all over Minnesota and the neighboring states and later as a shuttle bus driver. So Hamilton says it was painful to see his driving skills start to fade. “He taught me how to take care of my cars,” Hamilton said. “And he taught us the road. He just taught us everything. So doing this was very hard.” The number of older drivers on …

BYD’s EV bet is paying off as drivers ditch gas with rising oil prices

BYD’s EV bet is paying off as drivers ditch gas with rising oil prices

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BYD is already seeing a flood of new EV buyers as gas and oil prices surge amid rising tensions in the Middle East. BYD’s bet on EVs is paying off Since it stopped building vehicles powered solely by internal combustion engines (ICEs) in 2022, BYD has become the world’s largest EV maker. The Chinese automaker ranked sixth in global sales in 2025, surpassing Ford for the first time, with over 4.6 million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles sold. While sales growth has slowed over the past few months amid new competition and shifting policies, BYD is seeing an uptick in EV demand as buyers seek alternatives amid rising oil and gas prices. Advertisement – scroll for more content At one dealership in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, demand is so high that it booked a month’s worth of orders in just the past two weeks. “Clients are replacing units in favor of EVs because of the oil price hikes,” Dominique Poh, a salesman at the dealership, told Bloomberg. And it’s not just BYD that’s …