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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

Drivers look to electric vehicles as cost of petrol soars due to Iran war

British consumers are increasingly considering buying electric vehicles (EVs) in the wake of surging petrol prices, caused by the spiralling cost of oil due to the Iran war.

There are nearly two million EVs on UK roads, with data suggesting drivers will collectively pay £1bn to run them over the next 12 months – around £1.5bn less than petrol or diesel vehicles.

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