UK Fuel Prices Soar Amidst Middle East Conflict

0:00On April 2nd, fuel prices in the UK are spiking hard because of the war in the Middle East that kicked off late February. Diesel now averages 184.2 pence per liter, a 29% jump since then. Petrol sits at 153.7 pence, up 16%. Some stations in London are charging almost 300 pence for diesel, hitting drivers right in the wallet. Oil costs shot up after Iran tightened its grip on the straight of Hormuz, blocking tankers following US and Israeli strikes. This has wholesale fuel prices soaring and pump rates rocketed last month at record speed, 20 pence more per liter for petrol, 40 pence for. Diesel, millions of brits are still road tripping for Easter, with 21.7 million journeys planned today alone, the busiest day of the holiday, weekend since 2022. Rail lines face over 270 upgrades, including a six day shut down on the West Coast mainline, plus winds up to 90 miles per hour in,

1:01the north. Businesses like hauliers are hurting bad, passing costs to shoppers, while family see Phillips for a 55 liter tank costs 11 pounds extra, for petrol or 22 pounds for diesel, just in March. Groups push to scrap planned fuel duty hikes that it add 3 more pounds per tank comes September. Drivers can fight back by hunting cheaper stations, saving up to 10 pounds of fill-up using price maps or driving smarter for better mileage. With the conflict dragging on, keep an eye on those pumps and plan your moves wisely.