UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households
UK petrol prices have risen to a new high of 160 pence per litre, the highest level since November 2022. Diesel prices have also increased, reaching 179 pence per litre and are expected to climb further. The price hikes add financial pressure on households as many drivers prepare for the holiday travel season.
- ▪The average pump price for unleaded petrol reached 160 pence per litre, reversing a recent decline after a Middle East ceasefire.
- ▪A family-size car now costs about £88 to fill with petrol, while a diesel tank costs roughly £10 more.
- ▪Brent crude rose above $90 a barrel after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps reported attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Diesel prices are projected to rise to 185 pence per litre in the coming weeks if oil prices do not fall.
- ▪Around 20.5 million UK drivers are expected to travel during the upcoming holiday period, intensifying the impact of higher fuel costs.
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The RAC says the cost of filling a family-size car with unleaded petrol has gone up to £88, while a tank of diesel is £10 more. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPAView image in fullscreenThe RAC says the cost of filling a family-size car with unleaded petrol has gone up to £88, while a tank of diesel is £10 more. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPAPetrol pricesUK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on householdsAverage pump price reaches 160p a litre, while diesel is up 14.5p to 179p and forecast to increase to 185p soon Business live – latest updates Zoe WoodFri 31 Jul 2026 10.24 EDTFirst published on Fri 31 Jul 2026 08.25 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe price of petrol has hit a new Iran war high at UK forecourts, adding to the financial pressure on millions of households about to…
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