Government should bring in independent PumpWatch regulator — and finally end petrol price rip-off

Fuel’s errand IF you’re driving home for Christmas, Government Minister Mark Spencer has some festive advice: shop around for the cheapest petrol. Well, thanks for nothing. Hard-pressed motorists know to do this already. 3 Government Minister Mark Spencer has some festive advice: shop around for the cheapest petrol Credit: Getty The issue — as the minister ought to know — is that so few forecourts are passing on the reductions in the wholesale price of fuel, that it costs a fortune driving around just to find one. Around 34million car journeys are expected to be made today and tomorrow, thanks… Read Full Article