Fuel prices continue to surge in the wake of conflict in the Middle East, official data has confirmed, as economies worldwide are hit by the fallout.
The average price of petrol rose to 144.16p per litre on 23 March, up from 131.71p recorded before the US launched strikes on Iran on 28 February. Meanwhile, diesel has risen to 166.88p from 140.28p according to the new government figures.