Drivers using a section of the M5 between Bristol and Exeter now benefit from new signs showing the price of fuel along the motorway to allow them to make an informed decision about where to fill up.

The signs show the real-time price of fuel along the southbound carriageway of the motorway between Bristol and Exeter.   Five motorway service stations along the route are involved in the trial which, depending on the results, could ultimately be rolled out across other parts of the motorway network.

Roads Minister Andrew Jones said: “The government is on the side of the motorist. We know the public has been concerned about the price of petrol at service stations which is why we have acted to create a fairer deal.  This trial will allow drivers to be much better informed about the cost of fuel and make it easier to plan their breaks around the cheapest deals.”

Photo:  M5 fuel price sign.