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Why has UK diesel risen twice as fast as petrol since February 2026?
Since the Middle East crisis that began on 28 February 2026, UK pump prices have risen across the board — but not evenly. Petrol is up roughly 25 pence a litre. Diesel is up 48. One fuel has risen nearly twice as fast as the other.
6 min readWayne Austin
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Supermarkets vs Independents vs Motorways: Who's Really Cheapest for Fuel in the UK?
Most drivers assume supermarkets are always the cheapest place to fill up. CMA data tells a different story — supermarket fuel margins have roughly doubled since 2019, independents sometimes undercut them, and motorway services charge up to 20p per litre more. We break down what the evidence actually shows and how to stop overpaying.
7 min readWayne Austin