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Why did the government step in?

The government introduced the Fuel Finder scheme to increase price transparency and help drivers find cheaper fuel. With rising costs, the initiative aims to boost competition among forecourts, encouraging them to offer more competitive prices and ease the financial burden on motorists.

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