Easter Travel: Busiest Driving Period, High Fuel Prices

0:00On April 1st, millions of UK drivers are hitting the roads for Easter getaways, even with fuel prices spiking for Middle East tensions. The AA predicts 21.7 million trips starting Thursday, based on a survey of over 13,000 members. It's said to be the busiest Easter driving period since 2022, according to the RAC. Fuel costs have jumped sharply since late February, with average diesel at 184.2 pence per liter, up 29%. And petrol at 153.7 pence, a 16% rise. Most folks are keeping trip short, under 50 miles per over half, mainly to see family or friends. Congestion will hit hard on routes like the M6 through Birmingham, up to Blackpool, the M25, M5 near Bristol, A33 in Wiltshire, and M4 in South Wales. National Highways is removing 1,500 miles of road works to help smooth things out. For those heading to Europe, fill up in the UK first, since petrol and diesel cost more across the channel, like £1.71 pence per liter, in France.

1:07About 2 million brits are traveling abroad, facing up to 2 hour border delays from the new EU entry system. Train travelers get no break either, with over 270 upgrades causing disruptions, including a full shutdown on the West Coast mainline. From London, Houston, over Good Friday. Save journeys out there, everyone.