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Google Maps Adds UK Fuel Prices Amid Diesel Cost Surge

Google Maps will display fuel prices across the UK, using data from the government's Fuel Finder scheme, to help consumers find cheaper petrol and diesel. This feature comes as diesel prices recently exceeded £2 per litre for the first time, though they have since decreased by 2p. The scheme requires UK forecourts to update their prices within 30 minutes of a change. Google Maps, used by 77% of UK adults, aims to make fuel pricing more accessible, although some experts question the reliability of the Fuel Finder data. Both Google and other services supplement data from Fuel Finder for accuracy, ensuring that only reliable prices are shown. Other mapping apps like Waze already feature fuel pricing, but Apple's navigation tools do not directly include this feature. This update matters because rising fuel costs continue to pinch consumers, and more accurate, easily accessible fuel data could potentially help households save money on transportation costs.