Business · 21 August 2026

Filling up stays painful as petrol averages 161p a litre

Petrol is averaging 161.2p a litre and diesel 182.7p across more than 6,400 UK forecourts, with pump prices climbing again since July as the Hormuz crisis keeps oil costs high. A full diesel tank now costs about £96, roughly £17 more than before the war began. The RAC has warned drivers to expect further rises, with fuel duty due to go up after this month.

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