UK Economy 12 February 2026 - 16 February 2026

UK Diesel Hits £2 a Litre in Southern England as Record March Fuel Rise Squeezes Drivers
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UK Diesel Hits £2 a Litre in Southern England as Record March Fuel Rise Squeezes Drivers

UK diesel prices neared £2 a litre at some southern England stations this week, with March seeing record monthly increases amid Middle East tensions and rising crude. RAC data showed average diesel up 40p to 182.77p a litre, pushing a 55-litre fill above £100 for the first time since 2022. Asda reported temporary shortages at some sites, but industry groups said national supply remains stable. Brent crude traded near $107.50 a barrel Thursday.
April 2, 2026
United Utilities share price today: UU.L steadies near a 52-week peak as UK inflation week kicks off
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United Utilities share price today: UU.L steadies near a 52-week peak as UK inflation week kicks off

United Utilities shares edged up 0.04% to 1,363.5p in early London trading Monday, with no new company statements issued. Investors focused on upcoming UK inflation and retail sales data, which could influence Bank of England rate expectations and demand for defensive stocks. Severn Trent and Pennon moved in mixed directions. The FTSE 100 rose 0.41% by mid-morning.
February 16, 2026
National Grid share price near one-year high as UK inflation report looms
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National Grid share price near one-year high as UK inflation report looms

National Grid (NG.L) closed up 1% at 1,366 pence Friday, hitting a one-year high and valuing the utility at about £67.9 billion. Traders are watching UK inflation data due Feb. 18, which could shift rate-cut expectations and impact dividend-focused stocks. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% last week amid inflation above target. National Grid’s next results are scheduled for May 14.
February 15, 2026
Lloyds share price in focus: buyback update collides with softer UK growth before the open
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Lloyds share price in focus: buyback update collides with softer UK growth before the open

Lloyds Banking Group closed Thursday at 102.40 pence, down 0.63%, after buying back 10 million shares on Feb. 12 for cancellation. The bank’s 2025 annual report is due Feb. 13. UK GDP grew 0.1% in Q4, missing forecasts, while business investment fell nearly 3%. Investors await Lloyds’ disclosures and the Bank of England’s next rate decision on March 19.
February 13, 2026
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