Petrol Hits Highest Price Since Start of Iran War The average price of unleaded petrol has hit 158. 52p a litre, its highest level since the start of the Iran war, according to the RAC.
However, this increase is not directly related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Prior to the conflict beginning on February 28th, Brent crude was trading at around $73 a barrel.
Today it's hovering just above $111, an increase of nearly 50% in less than two months. This surge in oil prices has contributed significantly to the rise in petrol costs.