Diesel supplies robust, insists Government as prices hit £2 for first time

92 reports from 91 outlets in 1 language · first reported 2026-10-02 10:37 UTC · updated 2026-10-03 12:23 UTC · JSON

The UK Government has stated that diesel supplies are robust despite prices reaching £2 per litre for the first time^[1]. The RAC head of policy, Simon Williams, mentioned that price increases are showing no signs of slowing down^[2]. The Government is addressing concerns about fuel shortages^[2].

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1. Diesel supplies robust, insists Government as prices hit £2 for first timePublished by kentonline.co.uk, lynnnews.co.uk, newarkadvertiser.co.uk, asianimage.co.uk, southwalesargus.co.uk, warringtonguardian.co.uk, timesandstar.co.uk, somersetcountygazette.co.uk, herefordtimes.com, wirralglobe.co.uk, countypress.co.uk, eadt.co.uk and 75 more · 2026-10-02 13:29 UTC
2. UK Government addresses fuel shortage fears as diesel tops £2 per litrePublished by leaderlive.co.uk, southwalesargus.co.uk, oxfordmail.co.uk · 2026-10-03 12:23 UTC
3. Labour issues major update on UK diesel shortage fears amid £2 a litre price shockPublished by express.co.uk, aol.co.uk · 2026-10-02 10:37 UTC