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Red Diesel Jumps 10% to £1.10, Hitting Farms

9/4/2026

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  • Fram Farmers says soaring diesel prices are crippling UK agriculture.
  • Red diesel rose 10p-14p per litre since Monday, a 10% increase to £1.10.
  • Paraffin on UK farms climbed to near £1 per litre, up from about 60p.
  • Russia extended its diesel export ban after Ukrainian drone attacks.
  • U.S. diesel hit a record $5.85 per gallon, up from $3.71 a year earlier.