How Google Maps can help you save fuel and money with these easy steps
As per the official release, this marks the latest step in the government’s work to tackle the affordability crisis, after the VAT cut to electricity bills and a £2 cap on bus fares, giving families some breathing space with the cost of living. This comes after the UK government announced partnership with search giant Google .
Minister for Energy Consumers Polly Billington said, “Tackling the affordability crisis is our first responsibility and for so many families and businesses, petrol and diesel are essential goods, not luxuries. Drivers across United Kingdom (UK) can now check real-time gas station prices on Google Maps. AS per the release, drivers are set to save at the pump as near real-time petrol and diesel prices now appear on Google Maps. To checking local fuel prices, users need to open Google Maps and search for a forecourt nearby, with near real time prices for petrol and diesel displayed on the app. Accessing the cheapest fuel should be simple, which is why it is a gamechanger for near real-time fuel prices to be shown on Google Maps for the first time in the UK, helping drivers to find the best deal and save money at the pump. “
And small changes like this, cutting tax on electricity bills and capping bus fares at £2 all help give families a bit of breathing space. What is UK government’s Fuel Finder scheme Since February, it has been compulsory for petrol stations across the UK to report the price of their fuel within 30 minutes of it changing or risk a fine – and the CMA can take action where there is evidence that petrol stations are not complying with the law. Because of events in the Middle East, this doesn’t fix everything; bills have gone up.
Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, said, “Getting the best price at the pump is now easier. Sarah-Jayne Williams, Director of Global Product Partnerships for Geo at Google, said, “Navigating fuel rising costs shouldn’t add stress to everyday journeys. But we’re not powerless. The data is already used by thousands of drivers across apps such as Waze, Petrol Prices, the AA, Confused.com and RAC Fuel Watch, and its integration with Google Maps will help millions more motorists find the best price at the pump. Integrating Fuel Finder data into Google Maps and Waze gives drivers visibility on nearby pump prices, helping drivers make intentional choices to help their budgets go further this winter. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.
It added that an overwhelming majority of petrol stations are inputting data to Fuel Finder promptly, with around 99% of all fuel sold on UK roads now reflected. UK Government claims that Fuel Finder scheme was created to help drivers get more competitive fuel prices following a recommendation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).