Multiple reports say hundreds of UK petrol stations are not providing required live fuel price updates to a government “cheap fuel finder” system. The scheme is designed to help drivers compare petrol and diesel prices more easily by showing real-time pricing information. Coverage highlights that some stations are failing to report mandatory live price changes, meaning the app or related service does not always display up-to-date figures. The issue affects drivers who rely on the system to find the lowest available prices, potentially leaving them out of pocket if prices shown do not reflect what is currently charged at particular forecourts. The Independent notes that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer previously promoted the initiative, saying it would make it easier for motorists to choose the lowest price. The reports focus on the compliance problem—stations not updating the data as required—rather than on any single company, and indicate that the effectiveness of the price-comparison tool depends on accurate and timely reporting by participating retailers.