Quoting BusinessThe cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel in the world
Diesel and petrol prices vary a great deal around the world and the price in each territory is largely dictated by the following factors; the price of crude oil, processing costs, distribution costs, local demand, local currency fluctuations, local taxation, fuel subsidies and the availability of local sources of oil.
Diesel and petrol prices affect all of us both directly and indirectly. It is a vital commodity to the modern world. Here at TrackCompare we monitor and record the average price of petrol and diesel in the UK and the exact price of crude oil on a weekly basis.
Cyclists? What cyclists? This semi-truck’s nearside mirror shows the area next to it to be totally clear. But watch a little longer as the view changes and the same space is shown from outside the cab.
Amazingly, up to ten people are waiting alongside the lorry. Where did they spring from? The simple truth is they are sitting in its blind spot – a big, dangerous space not shown by mirrors and completely out of the driver’s vision.
As media reports have highlighted, in recent years scores of cyclists have been killed and injured because of blind spots. Now, thanks to Brake and other road safety campaigners, many fleet operators have begun fitting multi-camera systems. These onboard CCTV systems, each with their own in-cab monitor, not only reduce such unseen areas by up to 98% but also improve manoeuvrability. At the same time, they ensure insurance claims are dealt with and cleared up rapidly, and fair, accurate outcomes reached.
Other benefits include discounted insurance claims, and the prevention of 50/50 claims, non-fault claims, and crash-for-cash scams.
The value of multi-camera systems in terms of lives saved is, of course, incalculable.
Fleet operators are expecting to benefit from reduced claims costs and lower vehicle insurance premiums as reforms to the way whiplash injuries are reported come into force.
Since the end of July 2014 diesel and petrol have continued to fall in price. On Monday 28th July the price per litre of diesel was 135.63p inc VAT. Today the average inc VAT price per litre is 120.56p, making it 11.1% cheaper than it was almost five months ago.
Vehicle tracking has instilled fear in the minds of drivers since its launch in the 1990’s. Terms such as big-brother, spying and mistrust are often used by drivers uncomfortable with the technology. Recent figures from the insurance industry however point to a change in perception with the uptake of vehicle policies linked to tracking up 64% since July 2012.
The negative perception of vehicle tracking is something we have covered many times previously and whilst the insurance sector is making headway, fleet vehicle tracking is still lagging behind. Market research estimates that less than 3% of fleet cars are currently being tracked.
A recent TrackCompare state of the market survey of 500 fleets reveals that privacy is still one of the biggest concerns and a major barrier to adoption. But in an age where so much of what we do as drivers is already tracked, are these fears outdated?
Tracking systems have been slow recognise this concern with very little development and innovation in this area over the last decade. The uptake of tracking related insurance shows that if drivers are comfortable with how their data will be used and the benefits of being tracked outweigh the negatives the barriers can be broken down.
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When asked to name the cheapest sites for fuel most of us would say supermarkets. Their reputation results from consistently low prices and promotions linked to weekly shops designed to attract customers to their stores.
Lloyd’s syndicates and specialist companies are meeting UK demand for electric-vehicle fleet insurance in the absence of the major insurers.
More than half the UK’s fleet operators are willing to fit proximity sensors to their vehicles to help protect road users.
True real-time tracking showing crystal clear images of on-the-move fleet vehicles came a step closer last week following Google’s acquisition of Skybox Imaging.
