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Drivers could be able to access the cost of fuel at every petrol station in the land to allow them to save money and shame firms into lowering prices.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Grant Shapps, the Business Secretary, have asked officials to look into plans for an online system showing the best places to fill up.
It comes amid accusations that suppliers are failing to pass on a reduction in international oil prices on to consumers at the pumps.
They are said to be looking at a scheme that already runs in Northern Ireland, which has been credited with reducing the average price of filling up.
But it is understood that no decision is expected either before or during Mr Hunt's budget next month.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Grant Shapps, the Business Secretary, have asked officials to look into plans for an online map showing the best places to fill up.
It comes amid accusations that suppliers are failing to pass on a reduction in international oil prices on to consumers at the pumps.
Ministers have already revealed they are looking at whether to set up a 'pumpwatch' regulator to oversee prices.
Currently the average cost of fuel in the UK is 149.07p for unleaded and
