East Surrey Member of Parliament and Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Claire Countinho has unveiled a UK Government Pumpwatch scheme, compelling them to share near-live information on pump prices.
The initiative aims to enhance transparency and competition within the fuel market, with all fuel stations legally obliged to disclose real-time price data within 30 minutes of any change.
Claire Coutinho said: “Our work on competition and transparency is working. Drivers are now paying the lowest average price at the pump for two years.
“This (scheme) will put motorists back in the driving seat and bring much needed competition back to the forecourts.”
