UK diesel price hits all-time high

UK · 2026-09-28

1. Step 1 · The triggerMiddle East conflict disrupts oil production and transport, tightening global crude and diesel supply
2. Step 2 · Knock-onglobal crude and diesel prices rise, feeding through to UK wholesale and retail diesel prices
3. Step 3 · Knock-onUK diesel pump prices hit a record 199.18p/litre, raising direct input costs for SMEs in transport, logistics, and agriculture
4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs with high fuel exposure see margin compression and may pass on costs, contributing to broader UK inflation

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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