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Middle East tensions increased average fuel prices in June

Three months of falling fuel prices have come to an end after increased tensions in the Middle East have pushed up the cost of diesel and petrol in June.

fuel and fuel cards 3 Jul

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Major disparity in number of yellow box junction fines issued by councils

Three councils outside London and Cardiff were responsible for issuing six-in-10 yellow box junction fines last year, according to new analysis from the RAC.

fines and penalties 26 Jun

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Global oil prices rise as a result of Israel-Iran conflict

The global oil price jumped on Friday following the initial attacks by Israel and Iran's subsequent response.

fuel and fuel cards 16 Jun

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Diesel now at its lowest price since September 2021

Diesel fell by 2p per litre in May, falling below 139p for the first time since September 2021, according to new analysis from the RAC.

fuel and fuel cards 4 Jun

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Road deaths on the rise with motorcyclists showing highest increase

There were an estimated 1,633 fatalities on Britain’s roads last year, an increase of 1% year-on-year, according to new data from the DfT.

Department for Transport 29 May

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Congestion warning on major routes ahead of May bank holiday weekend

The RAC and transport analysts Inrix are warning of a potential ‘double dose of delays’ on Friday and Saturday (May 23 and 24).

RAC 21 May

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Support for ‘alcolocks’ to stop drink-driving

Alcohol-interlocks could be mandated for reoffenders only or could be used for anyone convicted of drink-driving, says the RAC.

drink driving 16 May

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Lower pump prices as petrol and diesel fall

Pump prices fell in April for the second month in a row, according to the latest analysis by the RAC.

fuel and fuel cards 2 May

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RAC issues May Day bank holiday traffic warning

Lengthy delays are being predicted on major roads, with an estimated 17 million leisure trips expected over the bank holiday weekend.

RAC 30 Apr

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Trade body defends parking companies after AA and RAC criticism

A trade association for private parking companies has defended the sector in the face of fierce criticism by the RAC and AA.

fines and penalties 28 Apr

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DVLA driver data request rise suggests record year for parking fines

Requests to the DVLA from car park management companies for vehicle keeper details hit 7.2 million in the first half of the last financial year.

fines and penalties 25 Apr

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Pothole breakdowns double as poor-quality roads take their toll

The RAC attended double the amount of pothole breakdowns in the first three months of 2025, compared to the previous quarter.

potholes 23 Apr

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Fleets warned not to be “complacent” about falling fuel prices

US tariffs and geopolitical tensions are impacting pump prices, with fleets being warned the volatility in oil prices is set to continue.

fuel and fuel cards 22 Apr

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Roadworks lifted ahead of Easter to help journey times

National Highways is lifting thousands of miles of roadworks for the Easter bank holiday weekend in an attempt to ease congestion on the country’s roads.

National Highways 16 Apr

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Easter traffic warning with busiest roads identified

The RAC is warning fleets and their drivers to expect delays of more than an hour around London and routes to and from the West Country over the Easter weekend.

RAC 14 Apr

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Road repair data shows 97% of local network 'untouched'

RAC analysis of figures suggest that 3% of England’s 183,054-mile council-run road network received any form of road maintenance in the past financial year.

potholes 8 Apr