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Simon Williams
Executive
Head of policy at the RAC.
Notable Quotes
"The big question is how fast will this happen, and whether the fall in pump prices happens as swiftly as the rise drivers had to endure through March and April did."View Story →
"Fuel prices are falling steadily in reaction to the drop in the price of oil and wholesale petrol and diesel costs which is good news for drivers who've had a torrid time at the pumps this year."View Story →
"The oil price would have to rise significantly and stay that way for some time to have a dramatic effect."View Story →
"Drivers should make greater use of the government's Fuel Finder service and other comparison apps to save money."View Story →
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