The price of diesel could hit an all-time record within the next week as Middle East chaos causes more misery.
The RAC has warned that drivers are now only paying 5p per litre less than the 199.05p peak recorded in June 2022.
And that level will be topped in the coming days if the current rate of increase is maintained.
The bleak picture sparked fresh calls for Chancellor John Healey to act to curb costs for motorists in the Budget next month.
RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: ‘The average price of both petrol and diesel have edged up yet again overnight, with
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