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Iran War Drives Fuel Prices Up in US and UK

3/28/2026

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  • The ongoing war in Iran is linked to higher fuel prices in the United States and the United Kingdom.
  • In Maine, gas averages $3.83 per gallon, up $0.92 from last month.
  • In the United Kingdom, petrol costs 149.82p per litre, up 17p, and diesel 176.66p per litre, up 34.3p.
  • Analysts warn higher costs could reignite inflation and raise goods prices, while the UK government says fuel supplies remain resilient.