Diesel prices across the UK have surged by an average of 18p per litre since the Middle East conflict began, new figures reveal. The RAC reported the average price at British forecourts reached 160.3p per litre on Sunday, a significant jump from 142.4p recorded on 28 February, coinciding with the start of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran. This 13% increase means diesel is now at its most expensive level since November 2023.
Petrol prices have also climbed 7% over the same period, from 132.8p to 141.5p per litre, a level not witnessed since August 2024.
