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Should the government introduce a petrol price cap at the pumps?

Yes, it must take action to stop some petrol stations ripping off drivers

80% (59 votes)

No, the government shouldn't interfere with market forces

20% (15 votes)

Total votes: 74

Where next for your bills?

By Sam Barrett Update: Fri, 30/04/2010 - 16:18

Keeping an eye on the outlook for expenses like energy and petrol can help you target areas that could easily get out of control, says Sam Barrett. Read more

Fuel duty u-turn confirmed

Update: Wed, 24/03/2010 - 16:08

The planned 3p increase in fuel duty will be phased in over the next 12 months, Alistair Darling announced in his 2010 Budget. Read more

Calling time on dodgy second-hand car dealers

Update: Thu, 18/03/2010 - 12:56

The consumer watchdog has promised a crackdown on used car dealers after its investigations found consumers could lose out £580 million a year through illegal clocking. Read more

Five ways you can beat April’s fuel duty hike

By Rebecca Atkinson and Nathalie Bonney Update: Mon, 12/04/2010 - 10:42

Petrol prices are on the rise - and will spike further when the planned fuel duty hike comes into play in April. Moneywise shows you five ways you can cut the cost of running your car. Read more

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Petrol prices to peak ahead of Easter

Update: Wed, 17/03/2010 - 10:08

Petrol prices are set to peak at £1.20 a litre - ahead of the busy Easter bank holiday weekend. Read more

The shocking truth about council fines

By Sarah Coles Update: Fri, 05/03/2010 - 11:34

Sarah Coles investigates how local councils are using a raft of new rules and penalties to top up their flagging funds. Read more

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Claim compensation for pothole damage

Update: Tue, 09/02/2010 - 11:30

Rebecca Atkinson explains what to do if you hit a pothole - and reveals how you could claim compensation to cover your repair costs. Read more

Why are car insurance costs increasing?

Update: Thu, 28/01/2010 - 13:58

New research reveals that car insurance premiums jumped at the end of 2009 - Rebecca Atkinson looks at the reasons why car cover is becoming more expensive. Read more

Frank Butcher, outside his car-dealership, Eastenders

Brits burnt when buying second-hand cars

Update: Mon, 21/12/2009 - 14:58

A major investigation into second-hand cars has found that 86% of problems arise within just three months of purchase – with the average cost to the buyer a painful £465. Read more

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