Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Oil prices had plunged initially after an agreement to pause the conflict was announced, but rose on Thursday due to concerns over whether the ceasefire would hold. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Petrol and diesel prices are on the rise again, despite a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, due to ongoing concerns about its durability and its impact on oil supplies.
- Fuel prices remain significantly higher than pre-war levels, with wholesale oil prices jumping by 35% since the conflict began on February 28.
- Motoring groups like the RAC and AA are warning drivers not to expect immediate price drops.
- Doubts over the ceasefire emerged after Israel launched strikes on Lebanon, threatening the safe passage of ships through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
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