Diesel hits £2 a litre for the first time as UK average reaches 200.01p
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'.
The average UK pump price of diesel hit £2 a litre ($2.64) for the first time on Friday, reaching 200.01p, according to data compiled by the RAC motoring organisation — the latest landmark in a global surge in fuel prices, Reuters reported.
The milestone comes days after the previous high of 199.09p — set in June 2022 shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — was passed on Monday. It is a follow-up to the 199.3p record reported here on Sunday.
RAC head of policy Simon Williams said the rise in prices was “showing no signs of slowing”.
Meanwhile, European Union countries discussed a French proposal on Friday to release diesel stocks in response to US pressure to help cool surging fuel prices, Reuters reported.
French President Emmanuel Macron intends to hold a call with his G7 counterparts to discuss actions on the world markets for crude and refined products after discussing the issue with US President Donald Trump.
Sources
- Reuters (2 Oct 2026) — “UK average diesel pump price hits £2 per litre for first time”: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/uk-average-diesel-pump-price-hits-2-per-litre-first-time-2026-10-02/
- Flip News (28 Sept 2026) — “Diesel hits all-time UK record as average price passes £1.99 a litre”: follow-up context
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