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Huge rise in petrol prices at the pump in the UK

ended 10. March 2026

Petrol prices have gone up 3.5p a litre in just one week, new data shows.

The average price at the pump is now on average 135.67p a litre, up from 132.14p last week. It is at its highest since December last year.

Diesel has jumped to 149.01p a litre, up from 142.15p last week. It is at its highest since August 2024.

  • Is this just the start of the rises in petrol prices?
  • Should drivers fill up their tanks now?
  • What is the latest prediction of where the price could go in the coming weeks and months?

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Rohit KohliVerified
Director at The Mortgage Stop
My local Shell petrol station has put diesel up to 175.9p as of this morning. Whilst the price of oil has rocketed, the fuel being sold today was purchased and stored weeks if not months ago. These companies have a habit of raising prices like a falling stone whilst reductions take longer than a drifting feather. There's only one word for it - profiteering.
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Ken JamesVerified
Director at Contractor Mortgage Services
Panic at the Pump Drivers Fueling the Chaos, with Petrol prices jumping up over the last week, the bigger issue may be the reaction at the pumps. Having experienced this first hand only yesterday sitting in long queues at petrol stations as some drivers rush to fill their tanks, fearing further increases. This kind of panic buying can quickly create a mini vortex of trouble, with supply appearing tighter simply because everyone is trying to fill up at once. This sadly is giving fuel companies the perfect opportunity to capitalise on the sudden spike in demand. The UK needs to calm down and drive less, seems like the perfect way to take the heat out of this crazy situation.