Fuel prices up. War in the Middle East. Headlines everywhere. But what does any of it actually mean if you own a motorhome in the UK?
In this episode, Shane breaks down exactly what’s happening — the real numbers, what matters to motorhome owners, and why the picture might be more interesting than the news is letting on.
We cover:
— Why diesel has jumped from 142p to over 180p in weeks, and what the Strait of Hormuz has to do with it.
— What an extra £160 a year in fuel actually means for your trips (spoiler: less than you think).
— Why UK staycation searches are spiking — Cotswolds up 128%, Scotland up 69%, Cornwall up 46%.
— How a 7-night motorhome holiday compares to flying right now.
— What WBAM is seeing in the market.
— and what it means if you’re thinking of buying or selling.
We also spoke to Nikki Nichol, PR and External Communications lead at the Caravan and Motorhome Club, who shared what they’re seeing on bookings and member behaviour heading into summer 2026.
This isn’t a doom episode. We’re sharing our insights and would love your feedback in the comments.
0:00 – Welcome to The UK Motorhome Market Show
0:58 – The Impact of Rising Fuel Prices in 2026
1:29 – What it Actually Costs to Drive a Motorhome Right Now
2:16 – Air Travel Costs & The Staycation Boom
3:29 – Exclusive Insights: Caravan and Motorhome Club
4:43 – Advice for Current Motorhome Owners
5:17 – Is Now a Good Time to Sell Your Motorhome?
5:34 – Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Motorhome?
6:49 – Get a Free Valuation at WeBuyAnyMotorcaravan.com
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Sources used in this episode:
Fuel prices — UK Parliament / House of Commons Library: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn04712/
Extra cost to UK drivers since conflict began — RAC Foundation: https://www.racfoundation.org/media-centre/war-with-iran-has-already-cost-uk-drivers-hundreds-of-millions-of-pounds-at-the-pumps
Strait of Hormuz — IEA: https://www.iea.org/about/oil-security-and-emergency-response/strait-of-hormuz
Staycation search increases — Schofields Insurance via GB News: https://www.gbnews.com/travel/staycation-2026-lake-district-cotswolds-wales
53% of Brits prefer touring over flying — Scottish Motorhome, Caravan & Holiday Home Show survey via CaravanTimes: https://www.caravantimes.co.uk/news/more-than-half-of-brits-choose-touring-holidays-over-flying-2026
EU Entry/Exit System (EES) — UK Parliament Library: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/the-eu-entry-exit-system-and-eu-travel-authorisation-system
Stats correct as of 27 March 2026. Fuel prices are moving fast — check RAC Fuel Watch for the latest.
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