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Will the Iran war push up UK petrol prices?

3 March 2026, 12:48 am

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Summary: Fuel prices in the UK may rise due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, with Brent crude oil prices hitting $80 per barrel, the highest since June last year. The RAC warns petrol could increase to 136 pence per litre if prices hold, adding about £1 per fill-up. However, prices remain below the peaks seen during Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and a significant, sustained rise is needed for a dramatic impact.

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