One in Five UK Drivers Cut Journeys or Household Spending Because of High Pump Prices
A major survey shows rising forecourt costs are forcing families to change travel and money choices, with practical price-checking and budgeting tools being promoted to help.
Overview
- The Money and Pensions Service cited a YouGov survey of more than 2,000 adults that found one in five motorists have reduced driving or trimmed household budgets to cover fuel costs.
- The survey reports about 17% of drivers sometimes cut vehicle use or other household spending to afford fuel and a further 2% say fuel has become unaffordable for them.
- Six in ten motorists said they worry about what they pay at the pumps, while just over half know which nearby station offers the lowest price, creating a clear information gap.
- Authorities and MoneyHelper promote the Government’s Fuel Finder service, which shows up-to-date petrol and diesel prices and requires forecourt prices to be refreshed within 30 minutes of a change.
- Coverage links recent pump-price rises to geopolitical tensions involving Iran and MaPS is positioning the Fuel Finder alongside broader budgeting, benefits and money-management support to ease household pressure.