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World · 3 April 2026

Northern Ireland Among Hardest Hit by European Fuel Surge

Northern Ireland Among Hardest Hit by European Fuel Surge

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Drivers in Northern Ireland are experiencing some of Europe's biggest fuel price rises since the Iran war began in late February. Petrol has risen by 19% to 149p a litre, while diesel has surged by 40% to 178p. Filling a 50-litre tank now costs around £75 for petrol and £89 for diesel.

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