Motorists in Lancaster can now see 'near-live' fuel prices on the go
Drivers in Lancaster and Morecambe can benefit from a scheme which will help them shop around for the best fuel prices.
The Government’s Fuel Finder mandates all UK petrol stations to report their prices, helping households with a car find the best deals.
The scheme is delivering benefits at the pump, with a growing number of apps and websites making near live fuel prices available to drivers right across the UK.
Today sees the launch of a new gov.uk page with information to help drivers easily access Fuel Finder to shop around for the best deals at the pump.
Developers including Confused.com, DriveScore, Fuel Finder UK, Fuel Spy, MotorMouth, PetrolPrices.com and RAC Fuel Watch are now using this data, meaning millions of drivers can compare prices at nearby forecourts in near real time – without having to drive around to find the best deal.
The government introduced Fuel Finder at the start of this year to make it easier to see which stations are cheapest locally and take business away from the priciest pumps.
By putting power back in the hands of drivers to see what petrol stations are charging, Fuel Finder could save households who own a car an average of £40 a year.
Steve Dukes, CEO at Confused.com, said: “Our Petrol Prices tool helps tens of thousands of motorists each month find the cheapest pumps near them.
"And now, by integrating with Fuel Finder, drivers will have a better, real-time view of prices near them to help them find the cheapest option and save money.”