Fuel Price Increases Since the Start of the Iran War

Diesel prices in the UK have reached a 16-month high, averaging 148p per litre, while petrol has risen to 137p per litre due to disruptions in Middle Eastern oil supply lines. These increases, spurred by rising Brent crude oil prices, have made filling a typical family car more expensive by £2 for petrol and £3.30 for diesel. Experts warn that if oil prices remain elevated, further rises at forecourts are likely in the near future.

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