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Diesel pump price poised for new all-time high this weekend as Iran war carnage hammers drivers... with fears US export ban could add to misery

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Tapsfield, J. (2026, September 25). Diesel pump price poised for new all-time high this weekend as Iran war carnage hammers drivers... with fears US export ban could add to misery. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16160233/Diesel-pump-price-poised-new-time-high-weekend-Iran-war-carnage-hammers-drivers-fears-US-export-ban-add-misery.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Diesel pump prices are nearing a new all-time high, with current averages at 198.32p per liter, close to surpassing the previous record of 199.09p set four years ago. The RAC attributes this rise to the ongoing Iran war and concerns over potential US export bans. With petrol prices also hitting a four-year high at 173.6p per liter, calls are increasing for government intervention to alleviate financial pressure on motorists during an already tough winter season.

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The cost of diesel in Britain is poised to reach a new all-time high this weekend, driven by tensions from the conflict in Iran and fears that US President Donald Trump might impose a ban on American diesel exports. As of now, the RAC reports that the average price stands at 198.32p per liter, just below the previous record of 199.09p set four years ago. This increase means a typical 55-liter fill-up for a family car would cost around £109. The situation is exacerbated by rising energy bills expected to surge by up to one quarter in January and potential interest rate hikes by the Bank of England, adding further financial strain on Brits during what promises to be another challenging winter.

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The cost of diesel is set for a new all-time high this weekend as the Iran war chaos hammers drivers. asserted

chaos → set → drivers

The RAC said average pump prices are running at 198.32p, only marginally short of the previous record of 199.09p set four years ago. asserted

prices → say → 199.09p

The grim milestone is approaching amid fears that Donald Trump is considering a ban on US diesel exports that could see the situation deteriorate further. uncertain

situation → approach → exports

Calls are growing for Chancellor John Healey to act to curb costs for motorists in the Budget next month. asserted

Healey → grow → Budget

Brits are already facing a miserable winter with energy bills on track to soar by a quarter in January and the Bank of England poised to push up interest rates. asserted

Bank → face → rates

The RAC said average pump prices are running at 198.32p, only marginally short of the previous record of 199.09p set four years ago (file picture) asserted

prices → say → picture

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: 'The average price of diesel is teetering on the brink of a new all-time high at 198.32p, taking the cost of a 55-litre fill-up for a family car to £109. asserted

price → say → 109

The record of 199.09p will almost certainly be surpassed over the weekend as retailers continue to pass on the increases they're seeing when they buy new supply. asserted

they → surpass → supply

Petrol is now averaging 173.6p – its highest price in more than four years. asserted

Petrol → average → years

'Petrol has risen nearly 12p in September and more than 40p since the Iran War began. asserted

War → rise → September

'Sadly for drivers, there appears to be no end in sight to high prices at the pumps as the cost of a barrel of oil hit $106 having been around that $100 mark for the last two weeks. asserted

cost → appear → weeks

'A significant drop in the price of oil is badly needed but this seems unlikely without the US and Iran striking a deal.' asserted

US → need → deal

Diesel pump price poised for new all-time high this weekend as Iran war carnage hammers drivers... with fears US export ban could add to misery

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