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Diesel prices in Northern Ireland reach highest level since Iran conflict began
Overview
According to Consumer Council data, diesel prices in Northern Ireland have reached an average of 193.3p per litre over the past week, the highest level since the Iran conflict began. While this remains below the record average of 197.2p set in the summer of 2022, some filling stations are already charging £2 a litre. Department for Transport data indicates that motorists in Northern Ireland are more reliant on diesel, with just over half of private cars using the fuel compared to a UK average of a third.
Key points
- The average price of a litre of diesel in Northern Ireland reached 193.3p over the past week.
- Prices are at their highest level since the Iran conflict began, up from about 132p per litre before the US-Israeli attack in February.
- Some filling stations are already charging £2 a litre, though the current average remains below the record 197.2p seen in summer 2022.
- Just over half of private cars on Northern Ireland's roads use diesel, compared to a UK average of one-third.