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March 31, 2026

A long queue of cars waiting for fuel at a Costco petrol station in Manchester. — Credit: Zenpix

THE cost of an average diesel tank has risen above £100 for the first time since 2022 amid the Iran war, as experts warn that prices will keep soaring.

UK’s average price of diesel has reached 182.8p per litre, up 40p since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC said.

Close-up of a fuel pump at a Shell petrol station with a yellow "Sorry out of use" sign attached to the nozzle. — Petrol stations have reported running out of fuel amid the energy crisisCredit: James Glossop – The Times Glasgow

Long lines of cars queueing for fuel at a Costco petrol station in Manchester. — Long queues are racking up outside UK petrol stations due to shortage fearsCredit: Zenpix

It means the cost of filling a typical 55-litre family car has breached £100 (£100.52) for the first time since early December 2022.

Meanwhile, petrol is now at 152.83p. The association said a full tank of the fuel is now setting drivers back £84.

Sir Keir Starmer urged drivers to stop panic-buying and insisted petrol stations were well-stocked nationally – but queues for fuel still built up amid fears of rationing.

But what do you think – how have you found buying petrol this week?