By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-07-26 05:30:49 | Updated at 2026-08-08 18:25:25
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Drivers up and down the country are facing soaring petrol and diesel prices as tensions in the Middle East force up the cost of oil.
In the last week, prices have risen dramatically as oil soared back above $100 (£75), prompting experts to warn that fuel prices will rise further.
Drivers around the UK are currently paying an average of 156.19p per litre for petrol and 173.15p for diesel.
Prices have spiked since the end of February after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, prompting the outbreak of war.
Data from RAC Fuel Watch shows that fuel prices around the UK are rising by an average of 0.62p for petrol and 1.01p for diesel every day.
Simon Williams, head of policy at the RAC, cautioned motorists that the price of petrol could reach a new Iran war high unless tensions in the Middle East begin to ease.
Experts have also continually urged motorists to search around for the cheapest fuel in their area using price comparison apps, with estimates from the Government suggesting that drivers could save up to 6p per litre when using its Fuel Finder tool.
GB News has compiled a list of the cheapest and most expensive forecourts to get fuel, according to data from the Government's Fuel Finder tool.
Drivers are facing rising petrol and diesel prices around the UK
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Cheapest petrol prices
Bervie Stores Ltd, Lairg, Sutherland (IV27 4RP) - 142p
Costco Wholesale Oldham, Oldham, Greater Manchester (OL9 8AU) - 142.9p
Costco Wholesale Edinburgh, Loanhead, Edinburgh (EH20 9BY) - 143.9p
Costco Wholesale Haydock, Haydock, Merseyside (WA11 9FA) - 143.9p
Asda York Superstore, Huntington, York (YO32 9LF) - 144.7p
The average price of Brent crude oil jumped above $100 (£75) again this week
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Cheapest diesel prices
Dunley Service Station, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire (DY13 0UE) - 153.9p
Asda Cookstown Superstore, Cookstown, County Tyrone (BT80 8JR) - 157.7p
Costco Wholesale Coventry, Coventry, West Midlands (CV4 9AQ) - 157.9p
Asda Bangor Superstore, Bangor, County Down (BT20 4SD) - 158.7p
Asda Newtownards Superstore, Newtownards, County Down (BT23 4EU) - 158.7p
Most expensive petrol prices
BP Swift Service Station, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire (ST5 4DH) - 193.9p
Ferrybridge Service Area, Knottingley, West Yorkshire (WF11 0AF) - 184.9p
Leigh Delamere West Service Area, Chippenham, Wiltshire (SN14 6LB) - 184.9p
Toddington North Service Area, Toddington, Bedfordshire (LU5 6HR) - 184.9p
Burton Service Area, Carnforth, Cumbria (LA6 1JF) - 184.9p
Fuel prices tend to be cheaper in Northern Ireland as drivers benefit from the Consumer Council's Fuel Price Checker
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Most expensive diesel prices
Ferrybridge Service Area, Knottingley, West Yorkshire (WF11 0AF) - 204.9p
Leigh Delamere West Service Area, Chippenham, Wiltshire (SN14 6LB) - 204.9p
Severn View Service Area, Bristol, Gloucestershire (BS35 4BH) - 204.9p
Toddington North Service Area, Toddington, Bedfordshire (LU5 6HR) - 204.9p
Burton Service Area, Carnforth, Cumbria (LA6 1JF) - 204.9p
