The three biggest motorway service station operators will be the subject of an investigation by the CMA BEN BIRCHALL/PAMotorway service stations are to face an inquiry into the prices they charge for fuel. Chris Grayling, the transport secretary, has asked the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate the three biggest service station operators, Moto, Welcome Break and Roadchef, which control the majority of motorway services. Figures showed that their average price for unleaded fuel was 137.7p per litre, compared with a UK average of 120.11p and a supermarket average price of 116.74p. In a letter to Andrea Coscelli, the head of the CMA, Mr Grayling accused service stations of “exploiting” drivers. Moto claims that its prices “start to make sense” when the cost of providing facilities and services is considered.

Source: The Times March 29, 2018 23:00 UTC