Colchester petrol prices could rise because of Iran turmoil

Concern – there are fears petrol prices could increase ahead of prolonged disruption in the Middle East <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Concern – there are fears petrol prices could increase ahead of prolonged disruption in the Middle East (Image: Newsquest)
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FEARS that consumers could be hit by a spike in petrol prices are rising following a series of US airstrikes in Iran.

US forces attacked the oil-rich Arab state on Saturday, killing 40 officials, including Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

There are rising concerns disruption in the region will affect the global economy.

Oil prices have hit their highest in 14 months, and president of the AA, Edmund King, told The Times the turmoil “will surely be a catalyst to disrupt oil distribution globally, which will inevitably lead to price hikes”.

Here is a round-up of where you can get the cheapest petrol in Colchester ahead of a potential rise in prices.

 

Texaco, Mersea Road: 129.9p per litre

Asda, Turner Rise: 129.9p per litre

BP, Mersea Road: 129.9p per litre

Tesco (Highwoods and Hythe superstores): 129.9p per litre

Sainsbury’s (Stanway superstore): 130.9p per litre

Shell, Harwich Road: 131.9p per litre

Shell, London Road: 131.9p per litre

Esso, Bergholt Road: 132.9p per litre

Esso, Halstead Road: 132.9p per litre

BP, Ipswich Road: 133.9p per litre

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