The Latest Breaking News from Petrol

Iconic 'Little Tikes' toy car gets electric makeover to make families think sustainably

The one-off electric toy car comes as almost half of children revealed they want their families to make the switch to an electric vehicle

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

Drivers in some capital cities will notice a rise in fuel prices this weekend. Here's why

The petrol price cycle means many motorists will be paying more at the bowser on Saturday and Sunday. It's been described as a cycle with "no rational explanation".

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

What’s in the mud? Flood victims' fears eased by early test results

Flooding stirs up river sediments, which can spread contaminants in our waterways and floodplains. Flood water can carry sediments bearing contaminants from a range of sources, both historical and new, such as sewage, petrol stations, industrial yards and farming areas. This is worrying many people whose homes and gardens have…

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022

New 'less efficient' petrol to be rolled out to millions of drivers next week

E10 - which contains 5% more ethanol than E5 - has already been rolled out across England, Wales and Scotland and will be fully introduced in Northern Ireland next week

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022

Frantic search launched for missing OAP with dementia last seen near Scots petrol station

William Rodgers, 86, has been traced.

Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022

Service stations to get extreme makeover

Petrol stations will undergo a major change over the coming years, becoming places to hang out and recharge rather than simply fill up and go.

AAP · Oct 27, 2022

Fuel thefts increase in Queensland as cost of living, petrol prices increase

More people are driving off without paying for their petrol as the rising costs of living hit. The service station industry says the losses are added to their fuel prices.

ABC News · Oct 26, 2022

Fire crews prevent 'disastrous explosion' as they extinguish blaze at petrol station in Washington

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service prevented a potentially dangerous blaze after a motorcycle caught fire at a petrol station in Concord

Chronicle Live · Oct 26, 2022

Man on run from police bursts into flames after being shot with stun gun during arrest

A petrol canister in the backpack of the suspect was ignited when the stun gun hit. As the burning man rolled around on the ground shouting 'help me' officers ran to get a fire extinguisher

Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022

Why is diesel fuel still so expensive right now compared to petrol?

It's all said to be down to demand - and Americans!

Wales Online · Oct 26, 2022