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Diesel prices in the UK reached an all-time high of 199.18p per litre, according to figures from the RAC motoring organisation. The increase is attributed to ongoing disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East, which have impacted oil production and transportation costs. Petrol prices are also rising, currently at 174.13p per litre. The RAC described this situation as entering "uncharted territory" and highlighted how sensitive UK fuel prices are to geopolitical events occurring abroad.
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In early October, diesel prices in the UK reached an unprecedented high of 199.18p per litre according to RAC figures, marking a significant financial burden for both households and businesses reliant on vehicle use. This surge is largely attributed to ongoing conflicts such as those between Iran and other Middle Eastern nations, alongside tensions involving Russia and Ukraine, which have disrupted oil production and transportation globally. With the cost of filling an average family car now almost £110—a £31 increase since the start of the US-Iran conflict—Chancellor John Healey expressed concern about rising fuel prices but stated he would announce any further action regarding fuel duty cuts in his upcoming Budget on October 28.

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Iran RAC

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RAC ORG · 2× Iran GPE · 1×

Narrative

Over the past seven months, the Iran war has severely disrupted the production and transportation of wholesale oil across the region, causing the price of fuels made from oil to surge.
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UK diesel price hits all-time high · mixed framing

Claims (4 extracted, 1 hedged)

- Published Diesel prices have hit an all-time high of 199.18p per litre, according to the motoring organisation RAC, as the war in the Middle East continues to push up the cost of fuel. uncertain
war → publish → fuel
Petrol prices are also still rising, with a litre currently costing 174.13p. asserted
litre → rise → 174.13p
Over the past seven months, the Iran war has severely disrupted the production and transportation of wholesale oil across the region, causing the price of fuels made from oil to surge. asserted
price → disrupt → oil
RAC said diesel prices had entered "uncharted territory" and served as a reminder of "just how exposed the UK is to events occurring far away". asserted
UK → say → events
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