Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
Summary
Google Maps in the UK will now show petrol and diesel prices at filling stations to help drivers find cheaper fuel. The prices come from the government's Fuel Finder system, which requires stations to update prices within 30 minutes of any change.Key Facts
- Google Maps users can see fuel prices when searching for petrol stations in the UK.
- Prices are provided through the UK government’s Fuel Finder scheme.
- UK petrol stations must update their prices on Fuel Finder within 30 minutes after a price change by law.
- The new feature aims to help drivers save money as fuel costs rise.
- Diesel prices recently went above £2 per litre in the UK for the first time.
- Google checks the data for accuracy and only shows prices it trusts to be current.
- Other apps like Waze already show fuel prices, while Apple Maps does not include this feature.
- Some fuel stations do not always update prices promptly, which can affect accuracy.
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