Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded petrol has reached 158.52p a litre, the highest since the start of the Iran war. This increase is attributed to disruptions in energy production and transportation in the Middle East due to ongoing conflicts. Experts predict that petrol prices may rise to at least 160p a litre unless there is a significant drop in oil prices.
- ▪The average price of unleaded petrol is now 158.52p a litre.
- ▪Brent crude oil is currently trading at about $111 a barrel, up from $73 before the conflict.
- ▪The average price of diesel has also increased to 185.92p a litre.
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- ▪ UK housebuilders suffer £8bn hit from Iran war — Financial Times — World
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Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran warJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOliver SmithBusiness reporterMaskot/Getty ImagesThe average price of unleaded petrol has risen to 158.52p a litre, its highest level since the start of the Iran war, according to the RAC.Petrol and diesel prices surged when the the conflict began on 28 February, with the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East slowing or stopping entirely due to missile strikes and drone attacks.The price of petrol last peaked at 158.31p on 15 April, falling by more than a penny until the start of May when it began rising again, the RAC said.The motoring organisation also said unleaded was likely to increase to at least 160p a litre in the coming weeks unless there was a "dramatic and…
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