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Fuel price rises loom but EVs may keep cost edge
Original: Fuel prices are set to rise in 2026, but will electric cars still be cheaper to run than an ICE car?
Fuel prices are expected to climb in 2026, raising questions about whether electric cars will remain cheaper to run than petrol and diesel vehicles. Commentators in the motoring world are weighing rising electricity costs against increases at the pump, as drivers consider whether switching to an EV still saves money day to day.
Why now: Anticipation of 2026 fuel price rises is prompting drivers to compare running costs of electric and combustion cars.
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- Fuel prices are set to rise in 2026, but will electric cars still be cheaper to run than an ICE car? · Electrifying.com
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