Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
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A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.
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A group of friends gathered around a laptop in a cozy living room, studying Google Maps to find the cheapest petrol station near their home.
Caption: Google Maps knows the best routes and now the cheapest fuel, but it can't fix the rising prices.
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Based on the original story on bbc.co.uk.
Editor's note
It's reassuring to see technology stepping up to help our communities navigate the rising costs of fuel more efficiently. By integrating fuel prices directly into Google Maps, we can support each other in making informed choices and potentially saving money during tough times.
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Panel 1
*Setting: Inside a cozy living room with a computer screen showing Google Maps. Two friends, Sarah and Mike, are sitting on a couch, looking at the screen.*
Sarah: Hey, Google Maps now shows real-time fuel prices at petrol stations!
Mike: Really? That’s so helpful!
Panel 2
*Setting: The same living room, but now Sarah and Mike are huddled closer to the screen, zooming in on their local area. The screen shows various petrol stations with price tags displayed next to them.*
Sarah: Look, the cheapest station is just down the street!
Mike: Wow, it’s like a treasure hunt!
Panel 3
*Setting: Sarah and Mike are now standing outside a petrol station, holding their phones with Google Maps open. They are smiling, holding up the map to show each other the price of fuel.*
Sarah: And we saved a whole £2 on fuel today!
Mike: Thanks, Google Maps! You just made our wallets happier!
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