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Iran war shock pushes UK inflation surge, risking 200,000 households into poverty
The conflict in Iran is expected to drive 200,000 more households into poverty, top economists have cautioned.
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Scotland encounters a fuel shortage as petrol stations deplete their supplies before the Easter holiday, with costs skyrocketing
Fuel stations throughout Scotland have had to shut their doors today after depleting their fuel supplies just before the Easter weekend, with prices skyrocketing
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Drivers in the UK are confronted with £100 refuels as fuel costs skyrocket and the Treasury profits from the situation
Next week, refuelling a typical family car is expected to amount to £100, according to Giles Sheldrick
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Iran warns of setting ships ablaze as crisis in the Strait of Hormuz drives oil prices up sharply
Oil prices have continued to climb amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with Iranian authorities warning that they would "ignite anyone attempting to navigate" the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for transporting crude oil
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New DVLA regulations for UK drivers coming into effect this week
Drivers in the UK should prepare for a series of changes coming into effect this week, which may impact motoring costs and regulations.
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Fuel duty anticipated to increase by up to 7p per litre following the budget
Campaigners point out it is often cheaper to drive or even fly within the UK than take the train
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UK pump prices have dropped to a three-year low as a fuel duty hike approaches
Labour expected to roll back Conservatives’ 5p duty cut in the autumn statement in first increase since 2011
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Trump vs Biden debate stage set with candidates to face off early in 2024 race
The stage is set in Atlanta, Georgia, for Donald Trump and Joe Biden to go head-to-head in the first presidential debate ahead of the 2024 Presidential election, tonight
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Facts behind Trump and Biden's false claims as they come face-to-face at debate
As Donald Trump and Joe Biden prepare to face off in their first debate of the 2024 campaign, it's worth examining the facts behind their claims
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Drivers warned not to fill up with petrol this week amid fresh change in law
New legislation targeting price gouging could result in lower prices at petrol stations across the country - the UK has some of the highest diesel prices in the country
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Brits face more petrol cost hikes amid Middle East tensions and weak Pound
The cost to fill up has risen since January, largerly due to tensions in the Middle East, which briefly pushed up oil prices, as well as a weakening Pound against the dollar
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Petrol prices hit 150p a litre for first time since November
Several factors behind rising petrol prices include the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a cut in production by Russia and Saudi Arabia and rising demand from China
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Average petrol prices above 150p per litre for first time since November
The recent surge in fuel prices is being attributed to an increase in oil costs and a weakening pound against the US dollar
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Drivers can save up to 25 percent on fuel by removing one item from their car
Motoring experts have warned that any additional pieces added to a vehicle can "decrease aero-efficiency" and therefore increase drag - and it could be costing you a fortune
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Price of petrol up 8p per litre since start of year as drivers face 'tough' 2024
The average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts has reached a five-month high, according to Government data, with the cost of diesel also increasing
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Cheapest supermarket petrol prices out of Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda
The RAC has warned that drivers are being 'penalised' at the pump as the cost of living crisis continues - and it's not just Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons customers who are affected
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Aaron Rodgers' NFL bonus for last season is so small it seems like a joke
Aaron Rodgers' first season with the New York Jets was over before it even began, as the veteran quarterback suffered a torn Achilles just minutes into his Week 1 debut
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High fuel margins 'concerning' and 'not a good sign for drivers', watchdog says
Supermarkets recorded margins of 4% in 2017, which increased to 7.6% in 2022 and 7.8% in 2023, while for other retailers, margins were 6.4% in 2017, increasing to 7.3% in 2022 and 9.1% in 2023
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Fuel duty frozen for 14th year in a row - saving millions of drivers around £50
The "temporary" 5p cut to fuel duty was first introduced by Rish Sunak in 2022 and it has been extended each tax year since - Jeremy Hunt says today's extension will save drivers on average around £50 a year
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Petrol up 4p a litre as biggest rise in four years punishes drivers
The largest monthly jump in fuel prices in two years has hit motorists, with costs driven cuts in production by Russia and Saudi Arabia and wars in Ukraine and Gaza
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New driving laws for March 2024 including DVLA number plate ban and fuel duty
March is bringing a wave of changes to driving laws that could catch out motorists, which could see costs rise for drivers with petrol and diesel vehicles
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'I went to world's largest gas station chain with 117 pumps and cult following'
Buc-ee's is a petrol station found in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas that has become a phenomenon across the South
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Should Asda petrol stations go fully cashless - vote in our poll
More than 80 Asda petrol stations will be entirely cashless later this year, as the supermarket giant claims 90 percent of transactions are made via card or a contactless device - but what do YOU think?
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New petrol and diesel rules for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons customers
Under the new proposals put forward this week, forecourts across the country will be legally required to share live information on their pump prices within 30 minutes of any change in price
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Cheapest and most expensive petrol stations ranked - including Tesco and Shell
Morrisons was found to be the cheapest retailer for fuel, according to the RAC Foundation, but the most expensive was Shell - you can see the full breakdown below