Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship stranded in Cambodia as fuel costs soar
The company said no outcome is guaranteed Following monthly fuel bills which more than quadrupled in parts of Asia, a ship on a continuous round-the-world cruise has suspended its voyage. The ship, Villa Vie Odyssey, suspended its voyage in Cambodia, it has been revealed. Operator Villa Vie Residences confirmed to the BBC that passengers were […]
2 weeks ago
Petrol prices go live on Google Maps in new fuel price tracker
The fuel price feature could reach millions of UK drivers Finding a cheaper place to fill up could soon become much easier for UK motorists, with Google Maps adding fuel prices to its petrol station listings. From Thursday, drivers searching the app for nearby forecourts will be able to see how much they charge for […]
1 month ago
Diesel price breaks record as it hits £2-a-litre barrier across the UK
Petrol is averaging 174.71p in comparison For the first time, diesel price has topped £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC has revealed. This comes amid Iran war disruption which is pushing fuel costs higher for drivers. On Friday, the RAC motoring group confirmed that for a litre, the UK diesel price is now […]
1 month ago
Scottish diesel prices hit £2 a litre at 226 forecourts
‘Absolutely devastated’ Keeping a lorry on the road is becoming increasingly expensive in Scotland, with diesel now costing more than £2 a litre at 226 forecourts across the country. The worst-hit areas are the Highlands and islands, where motorists can pay up to 50p more per litre than customers using supermarket pumps in the central […]
1 month ago
List of cheapest and most expensive fuel brands in the UK revealed
Here’s how the prices can vary As hostilities in the Middle East have resumed, fears of a fuel spike have reignited again, as per latest reports. Amid fears of a spike, RAC looked at the brands offering the cheapest petrol prices right now, which can vary by as much as 62.3p between the lowest and […]
4 months ago
Drivers in UK face £30 petrol and diesel limit under new rationing plans
Reportedly a precautionary move As part of preparation for a possible supply crisis due to the conflict in the Middle East, the UK government is reviewing emergency petrol and diesel rationing plans. As per reports, these government plans could include a fuel purchase limit of £30, while essential services like the NHS and police will […]
8 months ago