{"id":243782,"date":"2023-11-01T11:23:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T11:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243782"},"modified":"2023-11-01T11:23:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T11:23:24","slug":"petrol-and-diesel-owners-visiting-fuel-pumps-in-next-few-days-issued-new-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/petrol-and-diesel-owners-visiting-fuel-pumps-in-next-few-days-issued-new-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"Petrol and diesel owners visiting fuel pumps in next few days issued new warning"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Petrol and diesel drivers could see dramatic price changes at fuel stations after retailers were handed a telling-off by officials.<\/p>\n

Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho demanded prices remained \u201cfair\u201d with families still struggling with the cost of living crisis.<\/p>\n

The Conservative MP even stressed she would \u201cnot hesitate\u201d to name supermarkets or petrol stations which were fleecing customers.<\/p>\n

She has also urged Government officials to push ahead with a Pumpwatch scheme to better monitor prices across the country.<\/p>\n

Her stern warning comes after the RAC raised fears that costs were unacceptably high with many companies profiteering.<\/p>\n

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In a letter to fuel retailers, Ms Coutinho said: \u201cWith the current global situation, it is as important as ever that consumers can trust businesses to remain fair in their approach to pricing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know that families are continuing to face cost of living pressures and it is important that retailers pass on fuel price savings at the pump as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will be monitoring prices closely to ensure this happens. Alongside this, if the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) observes any concerning behaviour in the market, it will not hesitate to highlight this in its interim monitoring which the CMA expects to publish every four months and will consider use of its formal powers where appropriate.<\/p>\n

“This includes opening a further market study or making further recommendations to Government to tackle anti-competitive behaviour. I will not hesitate to call out unfair retailers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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