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An independent guide to the price at the pumpData release · 30 September 2026

Regional news

UK fuel news

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DESNZ · 2026-09-29

Domestic energy price indices

Quarterly and monthly consumer price indices of fuel components in current and real terms.

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BBC Business · 2026-09-28

What a US diesel export ban could mean for you

The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.

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BBC Business · 2026-09-25

UK diesel price close to all-time high

The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.

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BBC Business · 2026-09-22

Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports

Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.

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BBC Business · 2026-09-22

Soaring fuel costs hit small businesses

It comes as fuel prices reach their highest since 2022, driven by conflict in the Middle East.

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DESNZ · 2026-09-07

Oil and gas: offshore environmental legislation

Environmental regulations and guidance on offshore oil and gas exploration and production offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities

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