The Latest Breaking News from RAC

Easter bank holiday expected to be UK’s busiest on roads in four years

Drivers planning nearly 21m leisure journeys from Thursday to Monday despite soaring fuel prices, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

Congestion hotspots warning as busiest Easter on the roads since 2022 expected

Drivers are advised to set off before 10am if possible to avoid the worst of the congestion

The Independent UK · Mar 29

'No fuel' signs reported at UK supermarket petrol stations as Middle East conflict 'causes supply issues'

It comes as the price of petrol jumped above 150p per litre for the first time in almost two years

Evening Standard · Mar 28

Politics latest: Reeves’ energy bill support plan branded ‘unbelievably weak’ and ‘waste of time’

Zak Polanski says chancellor ‘does not understand the scale of the cost of living crisis about to hit this country".

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Reeves to unveil action to protect UK from ‘unfair prices rises’ after crisis meeting over Iran war

The chancellor will outline the action she is set to take in a statement to MPs on Tuesday following Monday’s emergency Cobra meeting

The Independent UK · Mar 23

Chancellor to set out action as surging prices spark profiteering fears

Rachel Reeves will make a statement to MPs on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 23

Diesel prices spike to three-year high as Middle East crisis hit motorists

Average price of unleaded has risen by 14p a litre since late February, reaching 147.19p

The Independent UK · Mar 23

‘Trumpflation’: how the Iran war’s economic storm could affect Britons

Yet another cost of living crisis looms with fuel, food, holiday, energy and home loan prices expected to rise

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22

Diesel on ‘crash course’ to 170p a litre while petrol up 10p on pre-Iran war

The RAC said prices at the pump were ‘really starting to hurt drivers’ as they continue to rise amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales

Only half the road network is in good condition despite 1.9m repairs last year, says industry body

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17