Fuel margins remain high despite lower fuel prices, CMA finds - RAC comment

Following the CMA's quarterly report which found fuel margins are still significantly higher than they should be, RAC head of policy Simon Williams said:

“Drivers will be concerned to hear that retailer margins on fuel are still above where they have been historically and that competition remains weak.

"Given fuel is a major expense for households, and with eight-in-10 drivers dependent on their cars, it’s disappointing to see they’ve paid over the odds yet again. We have to hope the launch of the government-backed Fuel Finder scheme, due at the end of the year, will stimulate competition and finally lead to fairer pump prices.

“In the meantime, drivers should use a price checking tool, such as the free myRAC app, to make sure they’re getting the best deal possible wherever they are.”