UK diesel prices have reached a record £2 per litre, driven by disruptions to crude and refined oil supplies from the Gulf following the US-Israel war on Iran.
The Guardian reports that average diesel costs at UK forecourts have climbed 40.5% since late February, when the conflict began. Motorists across Britain face mounting pressure on fuel spending, with one driver quoted describing the impact: "Half my day's pay goes to filling up my car."
The price surge reflects global energy market tensions. France has proposed that EU nations and the International Energy Agency (IEA) release oil and diesel from reserves in response to the crisis, signalling coordinated attempts by governments to counter the upward pressure on fuel costs worldwide.
The Guardian's coverage links the petrol station crisis to broader economic consequences, noting that cost increases are spreading across the economy beyond transport alone.