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Almost two-thirds of fleets believe implementing a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 is too soon, new research suggests.
The Government had previously said it would end the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and vans by 2040.
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Fleet News survey completed by more than 600 fleet decision-makers showed that fewer than a third (29%) agreed with the implementation date for cars.
One-in-five fleets (21%) would have preferred the ban for cars to be introduced from 2035, with a similar number (22%) suggesting a start date of 2040 – the original date chosen by the Government.
Consumer groups and businesses have written to the Government urging it to protect consumers access to cash on the high street.
In particular, they want to ensure that none of the big banks is allowed to withdraw from either the Link cash machine scheme or the Post Office s banking framework .
Combined, these schemes provide bank customers with a vast network of cash machines and post office branches where they can withdraw money free of charge.
Pressure: Consumer groups want to ensure that none of the big banks is allowed to withdraw from either the Link cash machine scheme or the Post Office s banking framework
Petrol station bosses slammed for hiking fuel prices ahead of Christmas break
There have been steep hikes at some motorway services, prompting critics to claim that petrol providers are ramping up prices and profiteering before the holiday rush
Several motorway services are now charging more than £10 above the national average for a tank of fuel (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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Motorists are being ripped off by petrol firms cashing in on the great Christmas getaway.
Retailers were accused of profiteering as it emerged that some motorway services are charging more than £10 over the national average for a tank of fuel.
Average pump prices have risen to 115.5p a litre for unleaded and 118.9p for diesel, compared with lows of 106.7p and 111.9p in May.
The RAC said the current average price is more than 2p a litre too expensive than it would be if retailers played fair with drivers.
The RAC said the current average price is more than 2p a litre too expensive than it would be if retailers played fair with drivers (file image)