What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
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"Fuel prices are falling steadily in reaction to the drop in the price of oil and wholesale petrol and diesel costs which is good news for drivers who've had a torrid time at the pumps this year."
— Simon Williams , Executive
"The group had been surprised at the speed that prices had fallen and put it down to the scheme."
— Luke Bosdet , Executive
"A planned 5p increase in fuel duty due in September would be postponed until 31 December because of the conflict."
— Keir Starmer , Politician
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When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
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