Drivers still paying too much for fuel, says competition watchdog - RAC comment

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Following the publication of the CMA's interim report which found fuel margins are still higher than they should be, RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “It’s disappointing to hear that the CMA is still concerned about competition among fuel retailers, and that margins remain higher than historic levels – especially after it announced this summer that drivers were overcharged by £1.6bn in 2023.

“We hope the introduction of the government-backed fuel finder scheme next year will succeed in driving greater competition and enable drivers all around the UK to benefit from fairer prices. In the meantime, cost-conscious drivers can download the free myRAC app and use it to find the cheapest fuel near them.”

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