UK inflation climbs to 3.3%, driven by largest increase in fuel prices in over three years – business live

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Oil prices fall on ceasefire extension but stay near $100 a barrel as strait of Hormuz remains closed

The average price of petrol rose by 8.6p a litre between February and March, compared with a fall of 1.6p a litre a year earlier.

The average price was 140.2p a litre, the highest since August 2024, the ONS said.

Diesel prices rose even more, by 17.6p a litre, compared with a drop of 1.6p a litre this time last year.

The average price stood at 158.7p a litre, the highest since November 2023.

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