UK diesel prices see biggest monthly drop in 26 years as Iran war fears ease
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Fuel prices in the UK saw significant drops in June 2023, with diesel experiencing its largest monthly fall in 26 years — dropping from 183.75p to 167.14p per litre. Petrol also fell from 159.37p to 151.40p per litre. The price declines follow an Iran war-related spike earlier in the year, when petrol peaked at 159.53p and diesel at 191.54p per litre. Despite the drops, prices remain well above pre-conflict levels of 132p (petrol) and 142p (diesel) per litre.
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Over the month of June, the RAC said the average price of diesel sank from 183.75p a litre to 167.14p a litre.
The RAC said prices are still much higher than before the conflict began when average petrol prices were 132p a litre and average diesel prices were 142p a litre.
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