UK Cost of Living Tsar Urges Fuel Duty Cut Extension Amid Iran War Concerns
The UK's cost of living champion has urged Labour leader Keir Starmer to extend the fuel duty cut, citing rising petrol prices linked to the Iran war.
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Northern Ireland leads surge in fuel prices since start of Iran war
Petrol has risen 19% and diesel 35%, and in England the north has had the sharpest increases Fuel prices have risen faster in Northern Ireland than in any other UK region since the beginning of the Iran war. Analysis of official data shows that petrol has jumped by 19% in Northern Ireland since the end of February, and diesel is now 35% more expensive. The rises are among the largest in Europe. Continue reading...
By Krystina Shveda and Olivia Lee
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves previously announced the 5p-per-litre cut in fuel duty would only be extended until the end of August
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