Government to investigate high motorway fuel prices

Government to investigate high motorway fuel prices

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The video discusses the high cost of fuel at motorway services compared to local petrol stations. It highlights the government's call for an investigation into these price differences and the lack of response from fuel providers. Campaigners are advocating for more transparency and a new regulatory body to oversee fuel pricing. The video concludes by questioning the justification for higher motorway prices and the impact on drivers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the price difference for unleaded fuel between Pease Pottage services and the BP station 2.3 miles away?

19 pence

21 pence

10 pence

11 pence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action has the Secretary of State for Transport taken regarding motorway fuel pricing?

Written to the Competition and Markets Authority

Ignored the issue

Reduced fuel taxes

Introduced a new fuel pricing law

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern expressed by Chris Grayling in his letter?

High prices may exploit users with limited choices

Fuel quality is inconsistent

Motorway services are too crowded

Fuel prices are too low

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the campaign group mentioned in the video?

UK Fuel Watch

Fair Fuel UK

Fuel Price Transparency

Fuel Fairness UK

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one argument for the higher cost of fuel at motorway services?

They have more staff

They are more expensive to build and run

They are located in remote areas

They offer better quality fuel