Millions of drivers could ditch their petrol and diesel cars in the coming years as expensive fuel prices push them towards electric vehicles.
New data has found that 56 per cent of Britons would be influenced to switch to an electric vehicle if petrol and diesel prices continue to rise.
A recent survey found that over three-quarters of motorists between the ages of 25 and 34 stated that rising fuel prices would influence their decision to switch to an electric car.
However, this falls to just 34.5 per cent for vehicle owners older than 55, suggesting that older motorists may be more hesitant to switch to an EV or are not as impacted by high fuel prices.
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On average, drivers are paying 134.25p per litre for unleaded petrol, while diesel motorists fork out just under 142p.
While RAC Fuel Watch does not anticipate any changes to the price of petrol or diesel in the near future, motorists remain concerned about costs.
It comes as inflation remains high at 3.8 per cent, despite falling transport costs for air travel and motor vehicle repairs.
Dorry Potter, motoring expert at National Scrap Car, said: "The ONS data on rising fuel prices confirms what many UK drivers are feeling at the pump.
More than half of drivers said they would consider switching to an EV if fuel prices rise
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"The average price of petrol rose by 0.3 pence per litre between July and August 2025, making the average price 134.2 pence per litre in August 2025."
Measures are already in place for drivers to help reduce their costs, including fuel price checkers, with experts continually urging motorists to make changes to their habits to save.
One of the most popular examples of fuel-saving help is the Consumer Council's Fuel Price Checker, which is operational in Northern Ireland.
The tool displays the average, least, and most expensive fuel costs nationwide, which helps drivers save more than the average motorist in England, Scotland, and Wales.
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On average, drivers are paying just 127.7p per litre for unleaded petrol and 133.6p for diesel, representing huge savings for motorists in Northern Ireland.
Potter said: "Our study clearly shows that for a growing number of drivers, particularly younger ones, the financial strain is prompting them to consider a move to electric vehicles."
The upcoming Fuel Finder scheme is expected to launch by the end of the year, which could help motorists save between one and six pence per litre.
This will require all UK petrol stations to report prices and the unavailability of fuel within 30 minutes of any changes.
The Government is expected to launch Fuel Finder later this year | PAA spokesperson for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) told GB News that the Government remained committed to introducing the Fuel Finder tool.
Subject to Parliamentary time, it is hoped that Fuel Finder will be introduced before the end of the year, with Labour maintaining its pledge to slash costs for motorists.
The spokesperson added: "Fuel Finder is on track. Retailers must give drivers a fair price for their fuel, by passing on any savings at the pump. Fuel Finder will ensure retailers share real-time prices, making them more accountable to drivers.
"We have also given the Competition and Markets Authority powers to monitor competition in the road fuel market, to make sure people aren’t being charged rip-off prices when they fill up."