Google Maps starts showing UK petrol and diesel prices using the government's Fuel Finder scheme
Summary
From Thursday, Google Maps displays the price of petrol and diesel when a user searches for a nearby forecourt, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme, the first time drivers can check fuel prices on the app. The feature comes as diesel prices continue to hit record highs, with drivers paying more than £2 a litre for diesel; Wales Online and the Liverpool Echo say it can save drivers up to £40. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has welcomed the move.
Latest: Google Maps began showing petrol and diesel prices at nearby forecourts using the government's Fuel Finder scheme, a move welcomed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as diesel prices hit record highs.
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How it unfolded
Thursday 8 October
Google Maps began showing petrol and diesel prices at nearby forecourts using the government's Fuel Finder scheme, a move welcomed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as diesel prices hit record highs.
- 05:49Evening StandardLondon drivers can check prices at nearby fuel stations on Google Maps for first time
- 05:10Liverpool EchoGoogle Maps method will cut up to £40 from your petrol bill from Thursday
- 05:06Manchester Evening NewsForecourt petrol and diesel prices shown on Google Maps for first time ever as costs soar
- 01:16Wales OnlineGoogle Maps option from Thursday can save £40 on petrol or diesel
Wednesday 7 October
- 19:50BBC NewsFuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
- 19:01The IndependentBoost for drivers as live petrol prices to be shown on Google Maps