Fresh concerns over pump prices emerged today after the cost of oil hit record highs as political concerns were ramped up around the globe.

Pain from record oil prices was felt today as the cost of filling petrol tanks rose and British Airways upped its fuel surcharge on long-haul routes.

UK-owned Shell’s record results come at a time when motorists in Britain face petrol prices of about 90p a litre at the pumps.

Oil prices tumbled to their lowest level for four months today as unseasonably warm weather kept heating systems switched off.

Oil prices fell back from a record high today after Hurricane Katrina lost strength, lowering the risk that it will disrupt production in the Gulf of Mexico.

Motorists’ fuel bills looked set to come under further pressure today after oil prices hit new record levels.

BRITISH motoring experts yesterday cautiously welcomed proposals to trial a car-sharing only motorway lane.

The use of a hand-held mobile phone while driving in Northern Ireland is to be outlawed early next year, it was announced tonight.