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Unleaded petrol has reached its highest price since February, when the Iran conflict started, according to motoring group the RAC. The surge in petrol prices, which hit 163p a litre, mirrors the ongoing rise in wholesale oil costs. US diesel prices also hit an all-time high, with American drivers reacting to record Labor Day fuel prices.
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