Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.
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Notable Quotes
""a price threshold no one wanted to cross""
— Simon Williams , Executive
""At the moment, we still have to supplement the Government's Fuel Finder feed with other data sources because, on its own, it does not provide the level of coverage and accuracy needed to deliver a complete and reliable service to motorists.""
— Clare Lafferty , Executive
""Accuracy is very important, so we will still show the petrol station and where it is, but you'll only see a price if we have high confidence that it's the right price.""
— Sarah-Jayne Williams , Executive
""it could save households £40 per year.""
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
Key People
Director at the price comparison site PetrolPrices.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
Director of product partnerships for Google Maps and Waze.
Head of policy at the RAC.
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A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.
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