UK diesel price hits £2 a litre for first time, says RAC
Key takeaway
UK diesel prices hit a record £2/litre, driven by Iran war disruption and US pressure on EU diesel stocks.
- Step 1 · The triggerGeopolitical disruption from the Iran war and US pressure on EU to release diesel stocks tighten global diesel supply.
- Step 2 · Knock-onEuropean diesel inventories fall, pushing up wholesale prices across the region.
- Step 3 · Knock-onUK wholesale diesel prices surge, driving the average pump price above £2/litre.
- Step 4 · Reaches youUK SMEs with large fuel needs face immediate cost increases, compressing operating margins.
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Source: bbc.co.uk
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