The average price of diesel in the UK has hit an all-time record high. Standard diesel climbed to an average cost of 199.18p per litre this weekend as forecourts around the country continue to hike up prices.
Highest price ever recorded
According to the RAC, that is the highest price ever recorded in the UK, beating the previous high of 199.09p per litre in June 2022.
The price of diesel has risen by 20 per cent since the middle of July as the pressure on global oil markets caused by the Iran war caused a second spike in UK prices.
Unleaded petrol also rising
The average price of standard unleaded petrol is now at 174.1p per litre, and while this has also risen sharply in recent weeks, it has not reached the same record levels as diesel.
Following the invasion of Ukraine, the price of unleaded peaked in July 2022 at 191.5p per litre.
Potential £2 barrier
The price of standard unleaded is also rising, and could break through the £2 barrier with more than 50 forecourts at motorway service stations now charging 199.9p per litre.
You can find the cheapest petrol prices in your area by using our postcode interactive here.
