Petrol price above 150p a litre for the first time since Iran conflict began
With petrol at its highest price for nearly two years, RAC head of policy Simon Williams said:
"Petrol has now broken through the unwelcome milestone of 150p a litre (150.11p), something drivers haven't seen since mid-May two years ago while the average price of diesel is now approaching 180p at 177.68p.
"With the long-awaited four-day Easter weekend almost within touching distance, the cost of getting away by car is going to be noticeably higher this year. And with average prices at motorway services at 166p for unleaded and 182p for diesel, drivers on long journeys will need to plan very carefully where they refuel. The best advice remains to shop around for fuel and make use of free apps such as myRAC to never pay a penny more for fuel than is absolutely necessary.”
| Petrol | Diesel | Unleaded daily change | Unleaded change - since 28/2 | Unleaded % change since 28/2 | Diesel daily change | Diesel change - since 28/2 | Diesel % change since 28/2 |
28/02/26 | 132.83 | 142.38 | +0.2 | 0 | 0.0% | +0.2 | 0 | 0.0% |
27/03/26 | 150.11 | 177.68 | +0.3 | +17.3 | 13.0% | +1.0 | +35.3 | 24.8% |
Figures from RAC Fuel Watch.
