ECONOMY

Scottish drivers face diesel prices above £2 a litre

Diesel prices have passed £2 a litre across Scotland, according to the supplied report. The RAC expects the average UK diesel price to reach a new record high over the weekend, although the report does not provide the national average, explain the cause of the increase, or identify how many drivers are affected.

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Diesel has passed £2 a litre across Scotland, according to BBC Business.

The motoring organisation RAC expects the average UK diesel price to hit a new record high over the weekend. The report does not state the current UK average or provide further details about the price changes.

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27 September 2026 · 01:46 · 1 sources

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BBC Business — Scottish drivers hit as diesel passes £2 a litre across the country