How the war in Iran is pushing up petrol prices - and boosting the case for EVs

Michael Holder
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The escalating conflict in the Middle East could push up UK petrol prices by hundreds of pounds a year for the average driver, further enhancing the savings on offer for EV drivers

Petrol and diesel drivers could be hit with hundreds of pounds a year in additional fuel costs if the escalating conflict in the Middle East continues to send oil prices skywards. That is according to...

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