Denham, Buckinghamshire, UK. 3rd May, 2026. An Esso petrol station in Denham, Buckinghamshire where prices were today 158.9 per litre for petrol and 197.9 per litre for diesel. Some of the diesel pumps were out of action. Following the War on Iran, the shipping gateway, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Although fuel prices have been more stable this week, the price for Brent crude oil per barrel is $113 today which is lower than the price of $126 earlier this week. Credit: Maureen McLean/Alamy Live News

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