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UK Fuel Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict

3/27/2026

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  • The Middle East conflict has driven a sharp rise in UK fuel prices, with diesel up 34.3p to 176.66p and petrol up 17p to 149.82p per litre.
  • Brent crude jumped from $73 to over $100 per barrel.
  • The UK government has frozen fuel duty until September 2026, while industry leaders call for immediate cuts.
  • Analysts warn sustained high energy costs could raise prices for food and other goods.