Boris Johnson has confirmed the move as he set out his 10-point plan for a ‘green industrial revolution’, 

Ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans brought forward to 2030

The Petrol Retailers Association said rural sites are particularly vulnerable.

Petrol stations ‘will have to close due to impact of Covid-19’

The price at the pump rocketed by 6p a litre, meaning it now costs £71.18 to fill a family car, figures show.

Drivers have been warned to expect a rise in petrol prices due to the storm that has ravaged the American South.

Petrol prices may be falling, but motorists should not start the celebrations just yet.

Petrol prices could fall in coming weeks with the RAC forecasting it could even drop below £1 a litre.


Supermarkets slashed their petrol prices as it was claimed the price of fuel could drop to £1 per litre amid falling oil prices.


The AA has warned that the cost of petrol is set to rise again with predictions that prices will reach a record high by the end of August.

The recent spike in petrol prices puts more pressure on Chancellor George Osborne to reduce the tax burden on motorists next month. 