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Petrol Prices Surge Amid Fuel Duty Debate and Abuse Claims

3/13/2026

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Petrol retailers accuse ministers of inflammatory language that incited abuse against forecourt workers before a meeting with Rachel Reeves.
Reeves faces pressure to delay a fuel duty increase as oil prices rise due to the Iran war.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been asked to monitor price hikes.
Royal Automobile Club (RAC) reported diesel prices up 9% and petrol prices up 6% since late February, fueling cost-of-living concerns.

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Story summary

Petrol retailers accuse ministers of inflammatory language that incited abuse against forecourt workers before a meeting with Rachel Reeves.
Reeves faces pressure to delay a fuel duty increase as oil prices rise due to the Iran war.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been asked to monitor price hikes.
Royal Automobile Club (RAC) reported diesel prices up 9% and petrol prices up 6% since late February, fueling cost-of-living concerns.