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How to save petrol: 10 expert tips to cut fuel costs now

The RAC said most drivers still have "no feasible alternative to the car", warning cars will remain "essential" despite improvements to public transport

Traffic levels in Bedford fall – despite rise across Britain

New analysis of Department for Transport figures by the RAC shows only 0.6% of minor (B, C and U) roads and just 0.2% of major (A) roads managed by the council in Bedford received any form of maintenance in 2023-24

Just a fraction of Bedford's council-run roads are repaired

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Welcome boost for drivers as petrol prices set to hit four-year low

Pothole.

Closer look at UK’s pothole crisis as councils told to prove progress

Pot holes in road surface. Photo by National Motor Museum/Heritage Images via Getty Images

More than £1.6million boost to repair potholes in Bedford

An e-scooter rider is stopped by a police officer. Picture: Yui Mok/PA

More people injured in e-scooter accidents in Bedfordshire last year

There were 196 public electric car chargers in Bedford as of July – up from 115 the year before (Picture: Pixabay)

Number of electric vehicle chargers in Bedford rose by more than two-thirds

Ahead of driving to Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2024 this week, learn some tips from the RAC to avoid a driving fine to your festival bill.

5 things that could land you a fine driving to festivals

Jet2 passenger jets parked up on the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Watch: 7 UK airports raise drop-off fees - how much does it cost?

Provisional figures from the Department for Transport suggest there were 430 road casualties in Bedford in 2023 – a 3% rise from 419 the year before

More road casualties in Bedford last year, despite fall across Britain
There were more road casualties in Bedford last year, new figures show, despite numbers falling across Britain.
Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter

Ampthill Road had the greatest delays in Bedford last year

There were fewer delays on Bedford's 'A' roads last year

Bank Holiday Traffic - best and worst times to travel

Bank holiday traffic: Video explains best and worst times to travel

Department for Transport figures show 9.9 miles of roads in Bedford had improvement work done in the year to March 2023 – down from 18.7 miles five years ago

Several miles of Bedford roads repaired last year, as levels drop across England

Bedford Borough Council says keeping footways and carriageways in as good condition as possible is under review

Less than a dozen miles of Bedford roads maintained last year

An electric car being charged

Fall in low-emission vehicles registered in Bedford

Northern Ireland diesel prices have dropped while petrol has risen, says the Consumer Council.

Diesel 16p more expensive than it should be, RAC say

Yellow box fines are ‘unfair’ on drivers, says RAC

Traffic at Port of Dover (Photo by Stuart Brock/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Easter bank holiday warning to motorists: Expect long delays

The RAC is warning of traffic jams over Easter weekend

Motorway roadworks to avoid this Easter as RAC issues warning

Diesel is being sold for about 17p per litre more on average than petrol despite the fall in wholesale costs to similar levels. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Fuel price warning for drivers who own diesel vehicles

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to pay their car tax

DVLA £1,000 fine warning - how to renew car tax & when to do it

Chancellor set to extend fuel duty cut beyond March

20mph speed limit should be target for new urban roads, says DfT

How to de-ice your windscreen & avoid a fine: Expert tips on properly defrosting your car on winter mornings

How to properly de-ice your windscreen to avoid a fine - expert tips

A report has shown that a third of local roads in England are in need of repairs

Third of local roads in England need urgent repair, report says

Drivers warned of ‘frantic’ times on roads as 20m make holiday trips

Asda quietly cuts fuel prices by 5p per litre in surprise move
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons urged to follow suit and given drivers a fairer deal as retailers’ costs tumble
Matt Allan

Driving in the snow can be difficult

RAC issues warning to motorists as temperatures set to hit -10C

6 tips to prepare your car for the winter

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2022 ‘the most volatile on record’ for fuel prices, says watchdog

Half of drivers avoid inside lane on smart motorways

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Fuel cost soar by 10p per litre as gap between petrol and diesel grows

Plans for radical MOT change opposed by most drivers

Relief for drivers as fuel prices drop to lowest level since May

Relief for drivers as fuel prices drop to lowest level since May

Drivers face postcode lottery as fuel prices fall by record amount

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Drivers ‘getting a raw deal’ despite record breaking fuel price drop

The roads and travel times to avoid this August bank holiday

Supermarket fuel prices cut ‘don’t go far enough’ as costs fall

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Only 1 in 10 petrol stations charging fair price, claims RAC

Fuel thefts soar 61% as forecourt prices continue to rocket

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Fuel firms accused of unjustifiable delays to petrol price cuts

Supermarkets urged to cut petrol prices as diesel nears £2 per litre

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Treasury makes £46 in tax per full tank as fuel costs hit new high
Pressure grows for further fuel duty cut as petrol stations face urgent review into previous reduction
Matt Allan

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Forecourt fuel thefts jump 200% as petrol prices soar

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Calls to cut VAT on fuel as petrol price set to hit £1.60 a litre

EVs ‘less reliable than petrol’ and Tesla is the worst of all

Petrol prices ‘could hit £1.50 a litre this week’

Drivers face £1,000 ‘tax’ on commuting under parking charge plans

Jump in provisional licence holders caught without insurance

Petrol and diesel prices hit record high levels

Motorway services to slash fuel prices by 15p per litre

RAC trials all-electric breakdown van

UK’s pothole plague drives up breakdowns by a fifth

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