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More than £3 billion paid at the pumps in 'war premiums' 21 May 2026

The direct cost of the war in the Persian Gulf to drivers has now exceeded £3 billion, the RAC Foundation estimates. By taking average daily fuel consumption figures from 2025, and comparing the p
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RAC Foundation analysis leads to tax-free mileage rate rise for using own car for work 21 May 2026

The chancellor has raised the tax-free mileage rate that workers using their own car for business can claim. The approved mileage allowance payment (AMAP) will go up from 45p per mile to 55p per mi
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Learning from cities with typical mobility 14 May 2026

Transport research often focuses on case studies of cities that are in some way exceptional in terms of their commitment to and investment in sustainable transport (public transport, walking and cycli
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European pump prices warning for holidaymakers 03 Apr 2026

Drivers heading to the continent for the Easter holidays should think about filling up before leaving the UK as prices of petrol and diesel soar across Europe. The latest data from the European Com
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Doubt cast on profiteering claims 24 Mar 2026

It is hard to find evidence that, in general, fuel retailers are profiteering to take advantage of the war in Iran. Whilst the Chancellor has warned fuel forecourt operators not to 'price gouge' by
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Cost of Iran War to UK drivers

Cost of Iran War to UK drivers
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Wholesale fuel prices v pump prices

Wholesale fuel prices v pump prices
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Pump prices over time

Pump prices over time
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Oil price over time

Oil price over time
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Percentage of UK pump price which is tax

Percentage of UK pump price which is tax
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Motoring price index

Motoring price index