英国柴油零售价创历史新高

英国柴油价格创下历史纪录，平均零售价达到每升200.01便士（£2），填满一辆家用车油箱需要花费£1101。自2月底以来，柴油价格已上涨40.5%，汽油价格则上涨31.5%1。美国-以色列与伊朗之间的冲突导致海湾原油和成品油供应受阻，是推高燃料价格的主要原因1。

全球能源供应面临多重压力。俄乌战争前，俄罗斯曾供应全球10至15%的柴油，而伊朗扰乱霍尔木兹海峡进一步切断了全球10%的柴油供应1。英国从美国进口约30%的柴油，国内应急储备可维持42天1。英国政府正与欧洲盟国就释放紧急能源储备进行谈判，以应对全球能源价格飙升1。

能源价格上涨直接冲击家庭支出。英国季度能源价格上限上升4%，家庭年均能源支出已达£1,723，预计进一步上升16%至£1,9991。RAC政策主管西蒙·威廉斯表示，这一价格水平是"没有人想越过的泵价门槛"1。

UK diesel prices have reached an unprecedented level, with the average price climbing to 200.01 pence per litre—equivalent to £2—marking a significant milestone in fuel costs.1 Filling up a typical household vehicle now requires an outlay of approximately £110.1 The sharp increase reflects broader energy market pressures, as diesel prices have surged 40.5% since late February, while petrol prices have risen 31.5% over the same period.1

The price spike stems from supply disruptions in global oil markets.1 The UK imports roughly 30% of its diesel from the United States, and the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has disrupted crude oil and refined product supplies from the Gulf region.1 Prior to the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia supplied between 10% and 15% of global diesel; Iran's interference with the Strait of Hormuz has further restricted an additional 10% of worldwide diesel supply.1 In response to soaring energy prices, the UK government and European allies are negotiating the release of emergency energy reserves.1

The cost increases are compounding strain on household finances.1 The UK's quarterly energy price cap has risen 4%, bringing annual household expenditure to £1,723, with further increases of 16% anticipated, pushing costs to £1,999.1 The nation's emergency fuel reserves can sustain demand for 42 days.1 According to RAC policy chief Simon Williams, "This is a pump price threshold that no one wanted to cross."1