UK motorists can now see live fuel prices on Google Maps

{"heading_1":"The Government's Fuel Finder Scheme","subheading_1":"Background","content_1":"The government's Fuel Finder scheme was launched in February to help drivers get more competitive fuel prices after a recommendation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in 2023.","subheading_2":"Current Availability","content_2":"The scheme is already available via apps including Waze, PetrolPrices, the AA, Confused.com, and RAC Fuel Watch.","subheading_3":"Google Maps Integration","content_3":"Google will use data from the Fuel Finder platform to show the cheapest prices in users' local areas on Google Maps, starting from Thursday.","subheading_4":"Benefits","content_4":"The move is expected to make forecourt pricing more transparent and encourage competition, as millions face record-high road fuel costs due to the global squeeze on supplies.","subheading_5":"Industry Response","content_5":"Edmund King,, the president of motoring group the AA, said the move is a 'major development' and will help drivers find the cheapest prices.","subheading_6":"Potential Challenges","content_6":"Luke Bosdet, a spokesperson for the AA, said the Google launch would not necessarily dampen interest in existing apps, but could signal trouble for the fuel trade."}