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21 October 2021 00:01

Half term to spark ‘autumn rush’ on the roads with drivers planning nearly 20m leisure trips

RAC urges drivers to ensure their cars are ‘road ready’ before setting out, or risk a breakdown

15 October 2021 16:55

Price of a litre of petrol reaches highest level in nine years

Average cost of a litre of unleaded now at 140.22p; the last time prices were so high was September 2012

8 October 2021 00:01

Number of battery-electric cars on the UK’s roads overtakes plug-in hybrids for the first time

Clear momentum behind BEV sales, despite a depressed overall new car market

6 October 2021 00:01

Double pain at the pumps as price of petrol moves closer to record high

On top of the supply crisis, unleaded went up 1.5p in September and is now less than 6p off the all-time high reached in April 2012

5 October 2021 11:37

Three battery electric cars sold for every one new diesel car in September

The RAC's Sarah Winward-Kotecha reacts to the new car sales figures out today

1 October 2021 17:28

RAC - fuel delivery situation improving, but not right across the country

The RAC's fuel spokesman comments on the current situation at UK forecourts

1 October 2021 17:28

RAC sets out the law on storing fuel at home

Is it legal to store fuel at home? With some drivers reported to have been filling plastic bottles with petrol the RAC sets out what the law says

27 September 2021 13:02

Statement regarding fuel deliveries and the impact on drivers

Commenting on the current situation regarding fuel deliveries in the UK, RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said:
“While there’s no shortage of fuel at refineries, panic buying over the weekend means every forecourt in the country needs to re-stock at the same time which puts unbelievable pressure on the supply chain. We urge the Government to do everything in its power to plug the gaps in the s

18 September 2021 00:01

Drivers rate RAC the UK’s top breakdown provider in largest survey of its kind

RAC come top overall, ranking best for value for money, patrols’ ability to fix and helpful contact centre staff

15 September 2021 00:01

Majority of drivers think all-lane-running smart motorways should be scrapped

Government faced with dilemma of continuing to roll out unpopular all-lane-running motorways or losing capacity by scrapping them. RAC believes there’s a credible third option

10 September 2021 00:01

RAC wins contract with Renault to provide electric vehicle roadside assistance

The RAC has further developed its long-term relationship with Renault UK

4 September 2021 00:01

August finally sees an end to rising pump prices – but for how long?

Pump prices this summer have still been around 20p per litre higher than last summer

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