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Northern Ireland leads surge in fuel prices since start of Iran war
UK NewsBusiness•April 3, 2026 at 3:00 PMNational

Northern Ireland leads surge in fuel prices since start of Iran war

By Krystina Shveda and Olivia Lee•The Guardian - UK News

Petrol has risen 19% and diesel 35%, while in England the north has had the sharpest increasesFuel prices have risen faster in Northern Ireland than in any other UK region since the beginning of the Iran war.Analysis of official data shows petrol has jumped by 19% in Northern Ireland since the end of February, and diesel is now 35% more expensive. The rises are among the largest in Europe. Continue reading...

Petrol has risen 19% and diesel 35%, while in England the north has had the sharpest increases

Fuel prices have risen faster in Northern Ireland than in any other UK region since the beginning of the Iran war.

Analysis of official data shows petrol has jumped by 19% in Northern Ireland since the end of February, and diesel is now 35% more expensive. The rises are among the largest in Europe.

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