"On 16 March, the average price of unleaded petrol at pumps in the UK was 140.28p per litre. For diesel, the average price stood at 158.78p per litre."
"Today, the department announced the average price on 23 March was 144.16p for unleaded and 166.88p for diesel. That is a weekly rise of 3.9p for unleaded and 8.1p for diesel."
"The rise in fuel prices comes amid the continued energy crisis sparked by the US-Israeli war with Iran. Tehran is blockading the Strait of Hormuz, stopping the flow of oil through a vital shipping route."
"Michael Shanks said British drivers did not need to change their habits, despite suggestions from the International Energy Agency (IEA) aimed at conserving fuel."
The Independent reports on rising petrol and diesel prices in the UK, with unleaded petrol averaging 144.16p and diesel 166.88p per litre. This increase follows a weekly rise of 3.9p for unleaded and 8.1p for diesel. The energy crisis is linked to the US-Israeli war with Iran, which has led to blockades affecting oil flow. Despite the crisis, an energy minister advises British drivers to maintain their driving habits and not alter fuel purchasing behavior.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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