UK petrol prices hit highest level since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded petrol in the UK has risen to 158.52p a litre, its highest level since the start of the Iran war, according to the RAC. The motoring organisation said the increase comes after fuel prices surged when the conflict began on 28 February, with energy production and transport across parts of the Middle East slowing or stopping because of missile strikes and drone attacks. Diesel has also remained elevated, with the average price now at 185.92p a litre.The RAC said petrol had previously peaked at 158.31p a litre on 15 April, before easing by more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 13:01 LONDON
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