Petrol prices hit 169.9p a litre with 90-car queues at pumps in Iran war chaosMotorists have flocked to petrol stations across Britain and left forecourts 'empty' in a scramble for fuel as fears of a new oil crisis caused by the Iran war growLiverpool: Big queues at Costco petrol station as oil prices soarFrustrated drivers are complaining of UK petrol stations running out of fuel and huge queues at forecourts after war broke out in the Middle East. ‌Prices continue to vary wildly across Britain as panic buyers try to get ahead of soaring oil prices, with the knock-on effects of the Iran-US war already being felt by motorists. ‌View 7 Images Queues are appearing outside at petrol stations across Britain over fears of an Iran war price hike (Image: Liverpool echo)Others have warned over parallels with 1973 oil crisis. Oil prices are up around 15% over the past 48 hours and yesterday brent crude briefly climbed to $82 (£61) a barrel, its highest level since January last year. "The oil price would have to rise significantly and stay that way for some time to have a dramatic effect", he said.

Source: Daily Mirror March 04, 2026 11:25 UTC