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economicJul 31, 2026
UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households
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UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households
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- currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By Zoe Wood
The price of petrol has hit a new Iran War high at UK forecourts, adding to the financial pressure on millions of households about to embark on their annual holiday. The RAC said that in “very unwelcome news for drivers” the average pump price had reached 160p a litre, reversing …
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