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Fuel Prices Surge Amid US-Israel War Impact

4/4/2026

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Fuel Prices Surge

Petrol and diesel prices rose in March by 20p and 40p per litre.
The rise reflects wholesale energy costs from the US-Israel war with Iran.
The RAC says a family car costs over £11 more for petrol and £22 more for diesel.
The UK government and Fuels Industry UK say supplies are resilient.
A £53 million heating oil package was announced; energy prices may raise inflation and mortgage rates.

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Khan Critiques Gas Fields

Opening gas fields in the North Sea would minimally reduce the UK's gas imports.
Jackdaw could displace about 2% and Rosebank about 1% of current imports.
Tessa Khan of Uplift says fields will not boost energy security or jobs.
The North Sea regulator has asked Adura Energy for more information on Jackdaw's license, delaying decisions.
Greenpeace's Philip Evans urges moving away from fossil fuels.

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Fuel Prices Surge

Petrol and diesel prices rose in March by 20p and 40p per litre.
The rise reflects wholesale energy costs from the US-Israel war with Iran.
The RAC says a family car costs over £11 more for petrol and £22 more for diesel.
The UK government and Fuels Industry UK say supplies are resilient.
A £53 million heating oil package was announced; energy prices may raise inflation and mortgage rates.

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