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UK Petrol Prices Drop After 46 Days of Increases

4/18/2026

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  • UK petrol prices fell from 158.3p to 158.1p per litre and diesel from 191.5p to 191.2p, the first decline after 46 consecutive days of rises.
  • Prices remain significantly higher than before the conflict.
  • Royal Automobile Club (RAC) estimates rising prices have added £1.4 billion to motorists’ fuel bills.
  • EasyJet expects a loss of £540 million to £560 million due to higher jet fuel costs.