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Iran war drives UK fuel prices to four-year high

A study says UK drivers are facing an additional £7.5 billion in fuel costs, while the Treasury receives £1.3 billion in extra VAT as petrol and diesel prices rise to a four-year high.

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Sustained fuel inflation can raise household costs, transport expenses and broader economic pressure across the UK.

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  1. Drivers forced to shell out extra £7.5 billion at the pumps - netting Treasury £1.3 billion VAT windfall - thanks to Iran war, study finds, as petrol and diesel prices spiral again to four-year high ↗dailymail.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC

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