Israel Iran War · 17 March 2026

UK petrol up 10p, diesel up 20p on Mideast tensions.

Motorists are enduring higher costs as UK pump prices have significantly climbed following Middle East tensions. Petrol has increased by 10 pence a litre since the Iran war began; diesel costs have risen by 20 pence. On Tuesday, average unleaded petrol reached 142.3p a litre; diesel currently stands at 162.1p.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 March 2026 at 17:52

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