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Drivers warned over bank holiday jams as many appear undeterred by fuel prices

The RAC estimated that 19 million leisure trips will take place by car between Friday and Monday.

Evening Standard

Starmer under fire for buying ‘dirty Russian oil’ after UK quietly eases strict sanctions

Senior Labour MP Emily Thornberry hit out at the government’s decision and said the people of Ukraine have been ‘very let down’ by the move

The Independent UK

Inflation falls to 2.8% in April but Rachel Reeves braces Britain for it to spike in coming months

The drop from 3.3% in March was bigger than expected in the City

Evening Standard

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UK petrol prices hit new record high amid Iran oil crisis

The average price of a litre of petrol is the most expensive it’s been since December 2022

The Independent UK

Petrol prices reach highest level of Iran oil crisis

The average price of a litre of petrol in the UK now stands at 158.5p, according to the RAC.

Evening Standard

Drug-drive repeat offending nearly five times more common than drink-driving

People caught drug-driving in Britain face a minimum one-year driving ban, an unlimited fine and up to six months in prison.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves could scrap 5p fuel duty hike

Chancellor under pressure to shelve plans to increase fuel duty amid ongoing blockade on Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

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How a small UK village tracked down fuel-theft couple before police arrived

A North Wales community's swift action led to the apprehension of fuel thieves. After spotting suspects at a pub and tracking their van to a beach, locals alerted police who made the arrest. The incident highlights rising fuel thefts across the UK, impacting small businesses like Judith Troughton's service station.…

The Times of India

Boost for electric car market as petrol costs soar due to Iran war

The fuel savings for switching to an electric vehicle hit a new high – £960 a year

The Independent UK

RAC warns that highest petrol prices are yet to come amid more Iran turmoil

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The Independent UK

RAC issues petrol price warning as costs near highest since Iran war began

Oil is still cheaper than it should be, warn some experts

The Independent UK

Heavy traffic expected as RAC predicts busiest bank holiday for motorists in years

Drivers seem undeterred by high fuel prices and gloomy weather forecasts, while engineering works spell delays for railway passengers

The Guardian - UK

Drivers warned of busiest bank holiday in traffic in 10 years

Several train stations will also be closed over the long weekend

The Independent UK

Fuel prices dip for first time since start of Iran oil crisis

The RAC said ‘drivers will be relieved’.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

When UK fuel prices should finally start to come down amid Iran crisis

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The Independent UK

More than 1,000 phones seized in raid on London shop in theft crackdown

Four men have been arrested after thousands of phones were raided from a convenience store in London

The Independent UK

RAC reveals when fuel prices could ‘begin to come down’ after 43 days of increases

Average pump prices at UK forecourts on Tuesday were up a fraction of a penny from Monday

The Independent UK

Diesel tops at 190p a litre but US-Iran ceasefire offers glimmer of hope

The average diesel price stood at 190.6p, marking a 34% increase since 28 February

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Evening Standard

Diesel tops 190p a litre but US-Iran ceasefire raises hopes of price stability

The average price of diesel was 190.6p on Wednesday morning, up 33.9% since February 28, the RAC said.

The Guardian - UK

Parts of UK braced for heavy snow and gale-force winds as Storm Dave arrives

Storm expected to cause Easter weekend travel disruption, though the forecast will clear through Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland leads surge in fuel prices since start of Iran war

Petrol has risen 19% and diesel 35%, while in England the north has had the sharpest increases

The Independent UK

Starmer’s cost of living tsar calls for fuel duty cut to be extended in light of Iran war

Chancellor Rachel Reeves previously announced the 5p-per-litre cut in fuel duty would only be extended until the end of August

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s cost of living adviser urges him to extend fuel duty cut in light of Iran war

Richard Walker says a possible September rate rise should be scrapped to reflect increase in petrol prices

Evening Standard

Millions take to roads ahead of windy Easter weekend

Scotland will be hit by the strongest gusts, which could be up to 80-90mph for a short time in exposed locations.

The Independent UK

Millions take to roads ahead of Easter weekend as Storm Dave threatens travel chaos

Scotland will be hit by the strongest gusts, which could be up to 80mph to 90mph for a time in exposed locations

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