Google Maps both on Android and iOS is now showing fuel prices at the pump in the UK and one can hope this will drop on the Ireland maps very soon.
In Ireland the price can vary quite a bit around the city and even the country an as much as 8-10 cent in the difference in my local garages, we do have fuel price checkers here in Ireland but this may be curtains for those apps we already know and love.
In Ireland however we pay one of the highest rates of duties in the EU and even with excise cut we are still way over the odds with our EU counterparts.
It is no big secret that the green initiatives have left us in serious trouble with carbon taxes that the Irish Government have now backed down on freezing them in budget 2027
The Fuel Finder scheme was created to help drivers get more competitive fuel prices following a recommendation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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.
The overwhelming majority of petrol stations are inputting data to Fuel Finder promptly, with around 99% of all fuel sold on UK roads now reflected.
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.
Sarah-Jayne Williams, Director of Global Product Partnerships for Geo at Google, said:
Navigating fuel rising costs shouldn’t add stress to everyday journeys.
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.
Go on and give it a try today!
