AA president Edmund King, who issued the advice, also suggested motorists should change their driving style to be more fuel efficient. Oil prices – which have a significant effect on the cost of wholesale fuel – have soared above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 in response to the Middle East conflict. Mr King said: “The longer this conflict goes on, the more effect it will have on the cost of oil. “Any time Brent Crude passes 100 dollars per barrel raises concern across the markets, for the haulage industry and drivers. “There will be gradual increases in pump prices, but this shouldn’t happen overnight as fuel has been purchased at previous prices.

Source: The Times March 09, 2026 13:11 UTC