Moneysupermarket poll says high cost of motor insurance and fuel prices forcing drivers off the road
A poll by price comparison website Moneysupermarket has shown rising motor costs is forcing one in 12 drivers off the road, The Mirror reports.
Two thirds of respondents said soaring insurance and fuel costs have taken their toll.
Only one in 20 drivers have been able to able to absorb the higher costs, while 8% of those polled have said increasing costs mean they no longer use their car at all.
Steve Sweeney from Moneysupermarket.com said: "With fuel price hikes and increasing costs of car insurance, drivers are being savvier and making changes to their habits to cut costs."
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
