Google Maps shows UK fuel prices as diesel hits record high
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 01:14 · Archive
Google Maps now displays local petrol and diesel prices in the UK, as fuel costs reach new highs.
Google Maps has started displaying local fuel prices in the UK, allowing drivers to compare petrol and diesel costs at nearby stations for the first time. The feature went live on 8 October and draws on data from petrol stations, which have been required since February to report pump prices within 30 minutes of any changes to the Government's Fuel-Finder database.
According to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, households with cars could save around £40 a year by accessing real-time price information and finding cheaper fuel. Minister for energy consumers Polly Billington said the change was a 'game-changer' that would help 'drivers find the best deal and save money at the pump'.
The rollout coincides with rising fuel costs across the country. The RAC reports that diesel prices have reached a record high of 200.11p per litre, surpassing the previous record set following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Petrol prices stand at 174.89p per litre.
Sarah-Jayne Williams, director of global product partnerships for Geo at Google, said: 'Navigating fuel rising costs shouldn't add stress to everyday journeys.' The new feature addresses concerns about fuel affordability affecting families and businesses that depend on petrol and diesel.
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- Google Maps releases new 'game-changer' feature in 'massive step forward' for driversDrivers are now able to see local fuel prices on a popular app and website for the first time. This comes as the price of diesel hit a new high.Gazette & Herald · 8 Oct, 00:01
- Google Maps releases new 'game-changer' feature in 'massive step forward' for driversDrivers are now able to see local fuel prices on a popular app and website for the first time. This comes as the price of diesel hit a new high.This Is Wiltshire · 8 Oct, 00:01
- Google Maps releases new 'game-changer' feature in 'massive step forward' for driversDrivers are now able to see local fuel prices on a popular app and website for the first time. This comes as the price of diesel hit a new high.Wiltshire Times · 8 Oct, 00:01
- Google Maps releases new 'game-changer' feature in 'massive step forward' for driversDrivers are now able to see local fuel prices on a popular app and website for the first time. This comes as the price of diesel hit a new high.Swindon Advertiser · 8 Oct, 00:01
In this story: Google Maps · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · RAC · Polly Billington · Sarah-Jayne Williams · United Kingdom
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