UK motorists can now see live fuel prices on Google Maps
Move expected to make pump pricing more transparent and encourage competition after diesel hits record £2 a litre
TL;DR
- Google Maps will now show live petrol and diesel prices for local forecourts.
- The feature uses data from the government's Fuel Finder platform, which covers 99% of UK forecourts.
- This aims to increase transparency, encourage competition, and help drivers find cheaper fuel amidst record-high costs.
- Record diesel prices have reached £2 a litre due to global supply issues.
- The AA and other motoring groups welcome the move, calling it a significant step towards fairer pricing.
- The government's Fuel Finder scheme was launched in February following a CMA recommendation.
- Campaigners suggest this could reveal "artificially high" local pricing tactics used by some retailers.