UK motorists can now see live fuel prices on Google Maps
Summary
Starting Thursday, drivers in the UK can see live fuel prices on Google Maps for the first time. This feature uses government data to help motorists find the cheapest petrol and diesel nearby, making fuel prices clearer and encouraging competition among sellers.Key Facts
- Google Maps will show real-time petrol and diesel prices from the government’s Fuel Finder.
- Fuel Finder covers 99% of UK fuel stations and uses live data.
- The average diesel price in the UK recently reached £2 per litre, up over 40% since February.
- The service aims to make fuel pricing more transparent and promote competition.
- The Competition and Markets Authority recommended this transparency in 2023.
- Fuel Finder is also available on apps like Waze, PetrolPrices, AA, Confused.com, and RAC Fuel Watch.
- The transparency might expose pricing strategies that keep local fuel prices high.
- Energy minister Polly Billington called the move a “gamechanger” for helping drivers save money.
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