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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Henry Saker-Clark and Maryam Zakir-Hussain

UK supermarket boss warns fuel supply is ‘tight’ as petrol prices soar above 150p a litre

Motorists could face “temporary shortages” at the petrol pumps due to the Iran war, the boss of Asda has warned, as the average price of petrol soared above 150p a litre.

Petrol and diesel prices have risen sharply since late February, following disruptions to oil production and supply from the region due to conflict sparked by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran last month.

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