GovWire

Having access to up-to-date prices at the pumps helps drivers choose which fuel station to use, and leads to more competition, which benefits businesses and consumers.

As part of its road fuel market study, the CMA recommended that all fuel retailers should provide up-to-date information on the price of fuel on their forecourt. The government accepted the recommendations, and asked the CMA to set up a voluntary temporary scheme. This will be replaced by a mandatory scheme once the governments consultation is complete.

This temporary scheme is now active with price data available. This will be updated when a retailer joins the scheme.

In August 2023, the CMA also published an open letter to stakeholders in the road fuel market, which outlines the interim voluntary scheme.