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Story summary
- Ongoing Iran war has driven UK petrol and diesel prices to multi-year highs, spurring interest in electric vehicles.
- Inquiries for electric vehicles (EVs) have surged 24% since conflict began as households seek to cut costs.
- EVs account for about 5% of UK vehicles, with a growing share of new registrations.
- Analysts say the UK could extend its fuel reserves if it matched Norway, but rollout stalls due to industry pressures.
