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Why is diesel so much pricier?

Diesel and petrol prices often track each other, but global demand and refining capacity can cause them to diverge. Currently, strong demand for diesel in industries like haulage and agriculture, combined with disruptions to supply chains, is pushing its price significantly higher than petrol.

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