Drivers ditch cars for bikes as fuel prices continue to soar
As fuel prices rise significantly in the UK, many London drivers are turning to cycling as an alternative mode of transport. A recent survey indicates that nearly 30% of drivers are cycling more or considering it due to the escalating costs. Young motorists, particularly those aged 18-34, are leading this shift towards two wheels.
- ▪Nearly three in ten London drivers are cycling more or seriously considering it due to soaring fuel prices.
- ▪The average price of a litre of petrol has increased by 26p and diesel by 44p since the conflict began in Iran.
- ▪44 percent of motorists aged 18-34 in London are already cycling more or contemplating it.
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TravelNews & AdviceDrivers ditch cars for bikes as fuel prices continue to soarIran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz means the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts have increasedNeil Lancefield Wednesday 20 May 2026 09:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2980138","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/fuel-prices-iran-cycling-london-b2980138.html","title":"Drivers ditch cars for bikes as fuel prices soar"}}Minister denies plans for supermarket price cap amid food cost fearsYour support…
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