Diesel prices hit record highs across UK and Northern Ireland

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

Diesel prices have reached record levels, driven by disruption to oil supplies from the Middle East conflict.

Diesel prices across the UK have reached record levels this week. The average price of diesel in the UK climbed to £2 a litre, whilst in Northern Ireland the average hit 193.3p per litre according to NI Consumer Council data.

The sharp rise in prices since late February has been driven by disruption to supplies of crude and refined oil products from the Gulf, following conflict in the region. The increases are putting pressure on motorists and small businesses, with some reporting that fuel costs consume substantial portions of their income or operating budgets.

How it is being reported

• UK diesel price hits record high of £2 a litreGuardian Business · 2 Oct, 11:20
• Diesel prices in NI at highest level since Iran war beganBBC Business · 2 Oct, 09:46

In this story: United Kingdom · Northern Ireland · Gulf · NI Consumer Council

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