UK diesel hits record 199.18p a litre as Iran conflict drives up costs

theguardian.com —

UK diesel prices have reached an all-time high of 199.18p per litre, driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict, with costs potentially exceeding £2 after Donald Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal. The previous record was 199.09p in June 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Filling an average family car now costs nearly £110, a 40% rise since February, while petrol averages 174.13p per litre. The RAC has urged the government to expand fuel duty cuts or reduce VAT. Brent crude climbed over 3% to $108 on Monday, though it peaked at $126 in April before dipping to $71 in July.


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