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Brits under pressure: Fuel costs drive anxiety, cutbacks and fewer journeys

Our latest consumer research shows the fuel crisis is still squeezing household budgets, with 42% of Brits worried about rising costs and 12% already cutting back on other spending to afford fuel.

07 April 2026 ● Consumer research ● 3 minute read

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Brits under pressure: Fuel costs drive anxiety, cutbacks and fewer journeys

Featured

Three in four drivers worried about global events impacting car costs

Potholes are costing Brits more than £5billion

Motor dealers report rising concerns over fraud

Car confessions: Motorists admit to fuelish mistakes

Dealer doubts over the 2030 petrol and diesel ban despite Government's accelerated timeline

Latest

Driving into 2024: Half of motorists concerned by rising fuel prices

Three in five drivers say car ownership is becoming unaffordable

One in four drivers to switch to hybrid as their next vehicle purchase

Motor Dealers still looking to invest despite rising costs

Close Brothers Motor Finance raise £5,601 for charity Mission Christmas appeal

Most financed cars of 2023

Cost-of-living growing in concern for motor dealers

Motor finance that goes the extra mile for you, whatever your circumstances

Two in three consider plugging into electric vehicles