UK petrol prices hit new record high amid Iran oil crisis
UK petrol prices have reached a new record high, averaging 158.5p per litre, the highest since December 2022. This increase follows a period of volatility linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which began on February 28. Experts predict that prices may rise further unless there is a significant drop in oil prices.
- ▪The average price of petrol in the UK has surpassed levels seen during the Iran oil crisis.
- ▪Prices peaked at 158.3p on April 15, shortly after the conflict began.
- ▪The RAC estimates that the rise in pump prices has cost motorists an additional £2.9 billion since the conflict started.
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