Northern Ireland leads surge in fuel prices since start of Iran war
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Since the beginning of the Iran war in late February, fuel prices have risen sharply across the UK, with Northern Ireland experiencing the most significant increases. Petrol prices in Northern Ireland have jumped by 19% and diesel by 35%, among the highest in Europe. While Northern Ireland previously had the UK's lowest fuel prices due to competition, the gap with other regions has narrowed. Across the UK, petrol has risen by 16% and diesel by 30%. The conflict in the Middle East is cited as the reason for the price increases. Rural areas are seeing similar increases to urban areas, with some stations charging significantly higher prices.
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AI-ExtractedOperators of Shell petrol stations are now charging an average of 158p a litre for standard unleaded petrol.
On average, petrol prices have jumped by 16% and diesel by 30% across the UK since the start of the war.
Filling a 50-litre tank cost an average of £75 for petrol and £91 for diesel at the beginning of April.
Petrol has jumped by 19% in Northern Ireland since the end of February, and diesel is now 35% more expensive.
Fuel prices have risen faster in Northern Ireland than in any other UK region since the beginning of the Iran war.
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