Flip News — uk-cost-of-living news https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/uk-cost-of-living/ The latest Flip News stories on uk-cost-of-living. en-GB Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:46:26 GMT Diesel hits £2 a litre for the first time as UK average reaches 200.01p https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/uk-diesel-2-per-litre-first-time/ https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/uk-diesel-2-per-litre-first-time/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT The UK-wide average diesel pump price reached 200.01p a litre on Friday, crossing £2 for the first time, according to RAC data — with the RAC's Simon Williams warning the rise is 'showing no signs of slowing'. James Calloway uk-cost-of-living fuel-prices Reuters