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Price of diesel in UK hits all-time high, new figures show
RAC figures show diesel at 199.18p a litre, and officials say emergency fuel measures would apply only if supply disruption becomes severe.
- On Monday, the Royal Automobile Club reported UK diesel prices reached a record 199.18p per litre, surpassing the previous peak of 199.09p set in June 2022.
- Global fuel supplies remain constrained by the US-Iran conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war, which have disrupted production and restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The RAC estimates filling a typical 55-litre family car now costs nearly £110, marking a £31 increase since the start of the conflict.
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero officials are reviewing the National Emergency Plan for Fuel , which could authorize diesel rationing and temporary 50mph speed limits during severe shortages.
- Rising costs are adding pressure to household budgets, with motoring groups urging the government to extend the current 5p fuel duty cut scheduled to end later this year.
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