Petrol and diesel drivers continue to face sky-high fuel prices at forecourts, following concerns that some filling stations could face shortages.Fresh data from RAC Fuel Watch shows that drivers are paying an average of more than 150p for petrol and 177p for diesel amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Simon Williams, head of policy at the RAC, described it as an unwelcome milestone, noting that petrol prices have not been this high since mid-May two years ago.Drivers are being warned that prices will continue to rise over the coming days and weeks, with fears that diesel could cost £1.82 a litre by Easter. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Fears have also been heightened after Allan Leighton, executive chairman of Asda, warned that higher fuel demand had led to local spikes.He suggested that the odd pump was affected at some petrol stations around the UK, although there are no fears around supplies at Asda forecourts.An Asda spokesperson said all forecourts around the UK are receiving their normal fuel deliveries and are operating as usual.From time to time, an individual pump may be briefly unavailable while it is being refilled, but customers will continue to have access to fuel across our estate, the spokesperson added.A spokesperson for Fuels Industry UK said: Companies are monitoring the fuel supply situation closely and reporting regularly into the energy department on the status now and for the weeks ahead. Supply remains stable in the UK and our members are working hard to ensure that remains the case.A Treasury source said: We took action precisely to prevent companies exploiting this crisis - and if they do, we will clamp down on it – because Labour is on the side of working people.GB News has rounded up the most expensive petrol and diesel prices in the UK, according to the most up-to-date analysis from the Government's Fuel Finder tool.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSUK to miss 2030 electric car goals with chargers 'not as reliable as a petrol station'British drivers issued urgent warning of 'significant changes' at Port of Dover next monthMotorhome and campervan bans risk driving tourists out of Britain, campaigners warnMost expensive petrol pricesCluanie Inn Hotel, Glenmoriston, Inverness (IV63 7YW) - 188.38pShell Taunton Deane South, Taunton, Somerset (TA3 7PF) - 179.9pChatham Road Service Station, Maidstone, Kent (ME14 2ND) - 179.9pShell Chesterfield South and North, Tibshelf, Derbyshire (DE55 5TZ) - 179.9pRownhams West and East MWSA, Southampton, Hampshire (SO16 8AP) - 179.9pMichaelwood North and South SFC MWSA, Dursley, Gloucestershire (GL11 6DD) - 179.9pWinchester South and North Connect MWSA, Winchester, Hampshire (SO21 1PP) - 179.9pReading West and East Connect MWSA, Reading, Berkshire (RG30 3UQ) - 179.9pStrensham MWSA Connect, Strensham, Worcestershire (WR8 9LJ) - 179.9pNorton Canes Connect MWSA, Cannock, Staffordshire (WS11 9UX) - 179.9pMost expensive diesel pricesAC Maclean, Castlebay, Isle of Barra (HS9 5XD) - 210pOak Service Station, Felsted, Dunmow (CM6 3LD) - 199.9pStratton Motor Company Norfolk Ltd, Long Stratton, Norwich (NR15 2XJ) - 199.9pMFG Gretna (MSA), Gretna, Dumfrieshire (DG16 5HQ) - 195.9PMFG Maidstone (MSA), Hollingbourne, Kent (ME17 1SS) - 195.9pMFG Thurrock (MSA), Grays, Essex (RM16 3BG) - 195.9pMFG Park Lane, Westminster, London (W1K 7HB) - 195.9pFM Auto Repairs, Lumsden, Huntly (AB54 4JP) - 192.9pRothesay Motor Services, Rothesay, Isle of Bute (PA20 0DJ) - 192pRownhams West and East MWSA, Southampton, Hampshire (SO16 8AP) - 191.9p Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
March 28, 2026