Petrol and diesel drivers see lower prices 'disappear' as Iran tensions send oil costs soaring
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Drivers are being warned of fresh petrol and diesel price hikes in the coming days, which could see millions of travellers slapped with heftier charges ahead of the summer holidays.New data from RAC Fuel Watch shows that both petrol and diesel prices have risen over the last week following fresh attacks by the United States on Iran.Drivers are now paying an average of 151.19p per litre for petrol and 164.85p for diesel, with daily price increases of 0.05p per day for both fuel types.This comes as the cost of oil begins to increase again following attacks between the United States and Iran, and the subsequent jump in the cost of oil.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The price of Brent crude oil jumped by 3.4 per cent this morning to almost $79 (£59) in response to the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz.While this is still a long way away from its peak of around $120 (£89.67) seen in April, the fluctuating price will continue to impact motorists at the pumps.RAC head of policy...
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