UK drivers face unprecedented surges in fuel costs amid Iran oil crisis | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNeil LancefieldThursday 02 April 2026 01:14 BSTEnergy firms warned government won’t tolerate ‘rip off’ fuel pricesBritish motorists faced unprecedented surges in fuel costs last month, with petrol and diesel prices rising by 20p and 40p per litre respectively.The average price of petrol increased from 132.8p to 152.8p, while diesel soared from 142.4p to 182.8p during March.These increases set new monthly records, surpassing previous highs seen in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The RAC highlighted that these rapid price hikes are taking a significant toll on households and businesses across the UK.Motorists are advised to adapt their driving style, such as reducing speed by 10 per cent and anticipating road conditions, to improve fuel efficiency and save money.In fullUK drivers hit with record monthly increase in fuel prices sparked by Iran warThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in