The UK areas hit hardest by fuel price increases
Since the start of the conflict in Iran, the cost of fuel has increased across the UK, with Northern Ireland the worst-affected area for both petrol and diesel.
Since 28th February, the cost of diesel in the region has jumped by 38%, and petrol has risen by 21%.
The North West, Wales, and the North East are also among the worst-affected areas for both increases in petrol and diesel.
Regions worst affected by petrol increases
Region | Petrol increase |
Northern Ireland | 21.30% |
North East | 19.50% |
Wales | 19.22% |
North West | 18.86% |
Yorkshire and The Humber | 18.60% |
West Midlands | 18.51% |
East Midlands | 18.37% |
Scotland | 18.16% |
South East | 18.10% |
South West | 17.84% |
East | 17.82% |
London | 17.37% |
Regions worst affected by diesel increases
Region | Diesel increase |
Northern Ireland | 37.87% |
Wales | 34.60% |
North West | 34.59% |
North East | 34.24% |
Yorkshire and The Humber | 33.89% |
Scotland | 33.09% |
West Midlands | 32.86% |
South East | 32.84% |
London | 32.80% |
South West | 32.74% |
East Midlands | 32.65% |
East | 32.31% |
Fuel prices have increased since 28th February when Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz due to US and Israeli airstrikes.
Normally used to ship 20% of the world’s oil supply, the stoppage has caused wholesale oil prices to soar which is now impacting drivers at the pump.
Since the start of the conflict, the cost of filling up a typical 55-litre car has risen from £73.05 to £86.05 for petrol and £78.31 to £104.31 for diesel.
Split your car repair cost over monthly repayments interest-free.
Split the cost of your next repair
Other related articles from our blog
News
1 min read
Chinese car knocks Ford Puma off best-selling top spot
The Jaecoo 7 has become the best-selling car of March 2026 with 10,064 new registrations, knocking the Ford Puma (9,193) off the top spot. Explore the full list of top-selling cars for March 2026 here.
News
1 min read
Drivers could soon face fines up to £100 for pavement parking
The government is considering plans to give councils the power to enforce stricter penalties for pavement parking.
News
2 min read
Bumper accelerates growth plans with addition of fintech titan Richard Davies to its board
Automotive payments platform Bumper appoints Allica Bank CEO and former Revolut exec Richard Davies to its board, supporting European expansion and new product growth plans.
