Asda warns of temporary petrol pump shortages as UK fuel prices break 150p amid Iran war
Asda warned of temporary fuel shortages at some UK pumps after demand surged and petrol prices topped 150p a litre for the first time in nearly two years. The supermarket said no station had fully run out, but supply was “tight.” Fuel industry groups said national supply remained stable and urged drivers not to change buying habits. Brent crude traded at $111.52 a barrel as the Iran-Israel conflict rattled oil markets.