UK fuel prices near record levels amid global supply disruptions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:43

UK petrol and diesel prices are approaching record highs as global oil supply faces disruption.

Diesel prices are approaching their highest-ever level, currently at 196.1p per litre, approaching the 199p record set after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The increases are driven by global supply disruptions linked to conflicts involving Ukraine, the United States and Iran, which have reduced the availability of oil worldwide.

How it is being reported

• ‘Half my day’s pay goes to filling up my car now’: diesel crisis ripples across BritainThe Guardian · 21 Sept, 17:29
• UK petrol and diesel prices set to peak within days - Cheapest and most expensive fuel stationsGB News · 21 Sept, 15:54

In this story: United Kingdom · Russia · Ukraine · United States · Iran

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