Simon Williams
Head of policy at the RAC.
Notable Quotes
"The big question is how fast will this happen, and whether the fall in pump prices happens as swiftly as the rise drivers had to endure through March and April did."View Story →
"Fuel prices are falling steadily in reaction to the drop in the price of oil and wholesale petrol and diesel costs which is good news for drivers who've had a torrid time at the pumps this year."View Story →
"The oil price would have to rise significantly and stay that way for some time to have a dramatic effect."View Story →
"Drivers should make greater use of the government's Fuel Finder service and other comparison apps to save money."View Story →
"Petrol has now increased by 3p to 136p a litre since Saturday, while diesel is up by 5p to a 16-month high of 147p."View Story →
"The CMA's effort was a major step forward in ensuring drivers are treated fairly by private parking operators."View Story →
"With the long-awaited four-day Easter weekend almost within touching distance, the cost of getting away by car is going to be noticeably higher this year."View Story →
"Both fuels are now at their most expensive since late 2022."View Story →
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