Rachel Reeves to Introduce Up to £40 Increase in Car Tax for Petrol and Diesel Drivers from April 1 Thursday, March 26, 2026 vehicletax petrol diesel rachelreeves fuelduty vehicleexciseduty emissions cartax motoringcosts fuelprices Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party Chancellor, is set to increase Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates for petrol and diesel drivers beginning Wednesday, April 1. This move follows decisions made in the Autumn Budget, aiming to … Read More
Petrol Drivers Face £3,400 Lifetime Cost Increase After Fuel Duty Rise Thursday, March 19, 2026 fuel petrol taxation cost duty motorists economy government campaign transport Petrol drivers are set to face a significant increase in fuel duty, with charges potentially reaching 58p per litre. Campaigners warn that this change could cost motorists nearly £40,000 over a lifetime, hitting the poorest … Read More
UK Set for First Fuel Duty Rise in 16 Years, Costing Drivers an Extra £3,400 Over a Lifetime Wednesday, March 18, 2026 fuel tax uk drivers petrol duty chancellor costs taxpayers labour For the first time in 16 years, UK drivers face a fuel duty increase that could add an extra £3,400 to their lifetime fuel costs. The planned hike has intensified pressure on the Labour government, with campaigners urging … Read More
New UK Petrol Station Rule From September to Cost Drivers £156 Annually Sunday, March 15, 2026 fuel duty uk petrol drivers costs labour government prices families From September, UK motorists are set to experience a costly change at petrol stations, with families potentially paying an additional £156 a year due to a planned fuel duty increase. According to fresh analysis from the … Read More
M1 Motorway Drivers Criticize Soaring Fuel Prices at Service Stations Sunday, March 15, 2026 m1 motorway fuelprices woodall diesel petrol welcomebreak middleeast oil crisis Drivers on the M1 motorway are voicing frustration over what many describe as “daylight robbery” following a sharp increase in fuel prices at motorway service stations amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Woodall … Read More
Petrol Stations to Face Increased Scrutiny Amid Rising Fuel Prices Friday, March 13, 2026 petrol fuel prices cma monitoring middleeast conflict wholesale tax drivers Drivers are being alerted that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will intensify its oversight of petrol stations following allegations that some garages are exploiting the ongoing Middle East conflict to increase … Read More