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Fuel costs: Diesel prices in NI at highest level since Iran war began

UK · 2026-10-02

Key takeaway

Diesel prices in Northern Ireland have surged to 193.3p/litre, the highest since the Iran conflict began.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerGeopolitical tensions around Iran constrain global oil supply, pushing up crude prices.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onHigher crude costs feed through to diesel, lifting Northern Ireland pump prices to 193.3p/litre.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youTransport and logistics SMEs in Northern Ireland face immediate operating cost pressure, compressing margins or forcing price hikes.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: bbc.co.uk

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