UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households
UK petrol prices have reached their highest level since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, driven by renewed conflict between the US and Iran. The RAC warns that rising fuel costs are placing significant financial strain on households.
Why it matters
Rising energy and fuel costs contribute to inflation and impact the cost of living for millions of consumers, potentially influencing economic stability.
The RAC says the cost of filling a family-size car with unleaded petrol has gone up to £88, while a tank of diesel is £10 more. The RAC says the cost of filling a family-size car with unleaded petrol has gone up to £88, while a tank of diesel is £10 more. Petrol prices UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households Average pump price reaches 160p a litre, while diesel is up 14.5p to 179p and forecast to increase to 185p soon
Prefer the Guardian on Google The price of petrol has hit a new Iran war high at UK forecourts, adding to the financial pressure on millions of households about to embark on their annual holiday.
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