News · 15 June 2026

Trump's Iran war costs UK drivers £4bn

UK drivers have paid about £4 billion extra for fuel since the Iran conflict started, a huge hit to household budgets. The RAC Foundation, a motoring research charity, calculated this cost from pump price rises since the war began on February 28. This includes around £3 billion more for diesel and over £1 billion for petrol.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 June 2026 at 9:58

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