UK Petrol Prices Jump Again as Iran Conflict Opens a 49p Gap Between M1 Pumps and London’s Cheapest Stations
UK petrol prices climbed Tuesday, with a 49p-per-litre gap between the priciest M1 motorway stop and the cheapest London station as Brent crude topped $101 a barrel amid Iran conflict disruptions. RAC data showed unleaded averaging 142.29p and diesel 162.06p per litre. Motorway sites charged up to 172.9p for petrol, while Morrisons Camden offered 123.9p. Ministers warned retailers against unjustified price hikes.