The Petrol Retailers Association has warned that the country could lose 1,000 independent petrol stations as a result of the coronavirus and the price of oil.
Admiral is giving all its car and van insurance customers a £25 refund by the end of May. The move reflects the fact that lockdown should mean fewer claims.
The government has written to councils encouraging them to create car-free streets during the Covid-19 lockdown. And Brighton has already taken action.
The average car insurance premium in the UK now stands at £755 – an increase of £24. However, premiums could fall in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.