How the war in Iran has affected petrol prices in WalesA increase in petrol prices since the beginning of the war has seen some motorists paying more than 11p extra. View 2 Images The Iran conflict has seen fuel prices hike but also heating oil supply issues (Image: PA)There has been a sharp increase in petrol prices in Wales since the beginning of the war in Iran with motorists paying more than 11p extra. ‌The areas of Wales which have seen the greatest spikes in prices are Ceredigion, where motorists are paying more than an 11p extra per litre. It is estimated that the Iran war is set to cost UK motorists £15m a day in extra fuel costs as prices continue to spike upwards at petrol forecourts around the country. The firm, which operates Asda service stations rather than supermarket forecourts, has an average price of 142.9p per litre - which is 12.1 p more than before the Iran war.

Source: Daily Mirror March 15, 2026 19:39 UTC