Find the cheapest petrol in your area

It would probably be more effective if the government were to introduce a speed limit to conserve fuel.

It worked in the 1970s; the government was prepared to actually ration petrol, but introducing speed limits based on the most efficient speeds for fuel usage worked to conserve fuel so rationing wasn't necessary.

Though I'm not sure how many people would observe it nowadays...

I use Waze, I find it better than Google it has this info already.

Here's Andy Burnham's post on his social media

I know people are worried about fuel prices. And I get it. You get to the pump, watch the numbers climb, and wonder why it's costing so much more than it used to.

The reality is that global events are pushing up costs, and families here at home are feeling the impact.

But I won't accept that there's nothing I can do to help.

That's why from today, you'll be able to see petrol and diesel prices on Google Maps, compare nearby stations and find the cheapest option before you fill up.

It's a small change, but if there's a practical way to help people keep more money in their pocket, I'll do it

I'm not convinced driving further to save money actually works with fuel.

It’s a good idea, as most people use Google maps as their satnav now, so they will see the best deal. I hope it will mean that the garages that are ripping people off will level their prices down to that of their competitors, but in rural areas there’s a monopoly by a few garages who peg high. I always fill up when I go down to Cardiff, last week I paid 6p a litre less than I would have locally. It really annoys me.

I would need to drive a long way out of my area or join Costco to get the cheapest. So Tesco, you're safe with me. Anyway all the nearest ones have pricematched by the looks of it.

I use my bus pass at every available opportunity.

I use Fuel map to show which postcode offer the lowest near me

There is already an App doing this, it has been available for years.

Not such a great pronouncement 🤦‍♀️