Prices

Saturday, March 14, 2026 heating energy oil support households labour reeves treasury vulnerable prices

Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party chancellor, is poised to introduce additional financial help for UK households struggling with rising heating oil costs. Heating oil, which warms and supplies hot water to approximately 1.7 … Read More

Saturday, March 14, 2026 mcdonalds pricing fastfood mcnuggets easter menu customers prices complaints desserts

McDonald’s customers are expressing frustration over a recent price increase on the Easter menu, with some items now costing up to £7.49. Notably, the price for six Spicy McNuggets in Birmingham and other locations has … Read More

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

Friday, March 13, 2026 fuel petrol diesel asda esso prices uk petrolstations consumers regulation

Recent data reveals alarming price discrepancies at petrol stations across the UK, with drivers at Asda and Esso forecourts facing significantly higher costs. An Asda Express station in Bothwell, Scotland, tops the charts … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 inflation uk economy energy obr oil gas prices costofliving ofgem

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has issued a warning that UK inflation may surpass the government’s 2% target and approach 3% by the end of 2026. This projection hinges on fluctuations in oil and gas prices, … Read More

Friday, March 6, 2026 diesel fuel prices uk middleeast conflict iran us petrol war

Diesel drivers across the UK are facing unprecedented pump prices, with costs hitting a 16-month peak amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Recent conflicts between the US and Iran have disrupted fuel markets, sending … Read More