Fuel stations face enormous fines under new laws designed to protect petrol and diesel drivers
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Petrol stations across the UK could soon face massive fines for failing to inform drivers about their fuel prices.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed that, as of May 1, it would be able to use enforcement powers against petrol stations that do not update the Fuel Finder service.Labour launched Fuel Finder in February in a bid to improve transparency for drivers and increase competition between retailers to ensure they provide fair prices for motorists.The rollout of the scheme has coincided with fuel prices soaring to their highest level in more than three years following the Iran war and spike in oil prices.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Data from the RAC shows that petrol drivers are currently paying 156.98p per litre, while diesel motorists are forking out 188.53p per litre.In its latest fuel monitoring report, the CMA said it was now able to use enforcement powers against "non-compliance relating to Fuel Finder".It stated that this would take place if it...
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