EV sales surge as oil shock drives shift from petrol
22nd Apr 2026
Due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have shot up, causing many UK drivers to reassess their fuel preferences.
Due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have shot up, causing many UK drivers to reassess their fuel preferences.

Starting April 2026, a significant change in car tax is set to save at least 475,836 drivers a neat £425 each year.

Recently, the Office for National Statistics announced a hike in inflation to 3.3% in March.

In a nutshell, Close Brothers have found themselves in a bit of a pickle.