Motorway signs could drive down fuel prices

Motorists may soon be able to avoid surprise rip-off petrol prices at motorway service stations under a government crackdown.

Signs showing the cost of fuel at upcoming service stations could be introduced to encourage competition and drive down prices in a scheme supported by Highways England.

At present filling up an average car can cost as much as £10 more on the motorway than at other pumps.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling recently warned watchdogs that “exploitative” prices at service stations encouraged motorists to drive with dangerously low tanks.