Rising UK petrol prices make electric vehicles increasingly cost-competitive
By
Camilla Palladino
Tired, dry, slightly forgotten on the back of the tray.
Summary
The article discusses how rising petrol prices in the UK (now £1.58 per litre, up 20% since the start of the year) are making electric vehicles appear more cost-effective by comparison. It frames the shift in perception around EV affordability relative to traditional fuel costs.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledExpensive oil is making electric vehicles look positively cheap
Petrol retails for £1.58 a litre in the UK, up about 20% since the start of the year
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