UK diesel price hits £2 a litre for first time, RAC says
Key takeaway
UK diesel prices surpass £2/litre for the first time as Iran war disrupts oil supply.
- Step 1 · The triggerthe Iran war disrupts oil production and transportation, reducing global crude supply
- Step 2 · Knock-onBrent crude prices rise as supply tightens, lifting the input cost for diesel refiners
- Step 3 · Knock-onUK wholesale diesel prices climb, and forecourt pump prices surpass £2 per litre
- Step 4 · Reaches youUK SMEs with high fuel exposure see operating costs spike, compressing margins and forcing pricing decisions
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Source: BBC News — Business
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