RAC reacts to latest supermarket fuel price cuts

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams suggested motorists might even see a return of GBP1-a-litre diesel.

"July was a bumper month for diesel vehicle drivers with the average price falling by 5p a litre, saving GBP3 on a fill-up," he said.

"Now August is off to a flying start with another substantial cut which will help shave another couple of pounds off a tank of diesel, just as millions of people head off on holiday by car.

"With oil prices just under the 50 dollars a barrel mark, there's every chance even more cuts are just around the corner. And, if oil stays low and wholesale diesel remains abundant, we could even have a chance of seeing GBP1 a litre diesel."

Press office team

Press office team

For journalist enquiries only

Share

Latest stories

Website preview
Too bright to ignore: More than half of drivers affected by dazzling headlights say the problem is worse this winter than last
Quarter of drivers with adaptive driving beam systems think they increase the risk of dazzle to other road users
media.rac.co.uk
Website preview
RAC awarded Silver in EcoVadis sustainability ratings
The RAC has been awarded a Silver rating by EcoVadis for its commitment to sustainability.
media.rac.co.uk
Website preview
Government launches 'Fuel Finder' scheme today - RAC comment
Welcoming the launch of the Government's new Fuel Finder scheme, RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “We hope this is the start of the journey to cheaper fuel prices around the UK. The Government has set up this scheme with the intention of increasing competition among retailers to give drivers better value at the pumps. As a growing number of the country’s 8,300 forecourts submit their prices on a daily basis, drivers will be able to easily find the cheapest forecourts near them using their favoured app or sat-nav."
media.rac.co.uk

Get updates in your mailbox

By clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy.

About RAC Media Centre

The RAC Media Centre provides journalists and news outlets with the latest motoring-related news, comment, data and research.

The RAC is an iconic UK brand, and provides complete peace of mind to 15 million UK private and business drivers - whatever their driving needs. As well as its premium nationwide breakdown assistance service – with an expert branded patrol workforce attending more than two million breakdowns every year – and European breakdown assistance products, it offers a wide range of market-leading products across insurance and service, maintenance and repair. Included in this is the first-of-its-kind nationwide Mobile Mechanics service which brings the garage to homes and workplaces. 

At the forefront of new solutions for business fleets and consumers, the RAC’s breakdown service is electric-ready with mobile EV charging technology and be called on using myRAC – its all-in-one car maintenance, fuel finder and breakdown reporting app

Contact

media.rac.co.uk