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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

UK diesel price disparity hits new high as Iran oil crisis deepens

The price gap between diesel and petrol has hit its highest point since at least 2003, new figures reveal, as the deepening oil crisis linked to Iran continues to drive up fuel costs.

Motoring services company RAC reported a litre of diesel averaged 179.9p at UK forecourts on Sunday, a significant 28.5p more than petrol at 151.4p.

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