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UK Fuel Prices Surge Amidst Crude Oil Spike

3/21/2026

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Fuel Prices Surge

Fuel prices in the UK have risen to their highest in over 18 months, with unleaded petrol up 4.6 pence to 140.28 pence per liter and diesel up nearly 10 pence to 158.78 pence.
Brent crude exceeded $100 per barrel after Iran disrupted trade.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman said fuel supplies remain stable.
Government urged retailers to avoid unjustified price hikes.
The government announced heating-oil support for low-income families.

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Fuel Prices Surge

Fuel prices in the UK have risen to their highest in over 18 months, with unleaded petrol up 4.6 pence to 140.28 pence per liter and diesel up nearly 10 pence to 158.78 pence.
Brent crude exceeded $100 per barrel after Iran disrupted trade.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman said fuel supplies remain stable.
Government urged retailers to avoid unjustified price hikes.
The government announced heating-oil support for low-income families.

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