MoneySavingExpert News Petrol Petrol prices hit record highThe price of petrol has broken through the 140p a litre barrier for the first time.26 March 2012 Budget 2012 round-up: Pensioners the big losersPensioners were the big losers from today's Budget, with the news 4.4 million will pay more tax from April 2013, at an average loss of £83 each per year. This has been dubbed the new 'Granny Tax'.21 March 2012 Budget 2012: Fuel duty to rise in AugustDrivers had their hopes of avoiding another petrol pump increase later this year dashed by Chancellor George Osborne today.21 March 2012 Fuel rise 'will force job changes'Some drivers will have to change or quit their jobs if August's planned fuel duty increase goes ahead, an AA/Populus survey showed today.21 March 2012 Petrol prices set to reach record highPetrol prices are set to reach an all-time high, piling pressure on Chancellor George Osborne to cut fuel taxes.2 March 2012 Inflation dives as economy put on 'negative outlook'Hard-pressed families felt some relief last month as official figures revealed the rate of inflation fell to its lowest level in just under two years.14 February 2012 Petrol prices set to rise further, says AAPetrol prices look set to rise at the pumps, bringing more pain for hard-pressed motorists, warns the AA.20 January 2012 Price cuts trigger inflation fallA raft of high-street promotions in the run-up to Christmas triggered the largest drop in inflation in nearly three years.17 January 2012 Price wars help push inflation downSupermarket price wars and the falling cost of petrol last month helped push inflation down further from its peak, official figures revealed today.13 December 2011 Autumn Budget Statement: January petrol duty rise scrappedThe Chancellor has announced he is scrapping the 3p fuel duty rise scheduled for early next year in a bid to help hard-pressed motorists.29 November 2011 First101112 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us