Diesel Tops £2 a Litre as UK Fuel-Supply Risks Mount

Diesel averaging more than £2 a litre is already a painful signal, but the supply risk is still a warning rather than a confirmed disruption: the North Sea action is looming, and the reports say it could affect supplies. That leaves room for pay talks to avert the worst-case scenario—small comfort for motorists, but an important distinction for household budgets and transport operators.

The Bear Case

The squeeze is not hypothetical at the pumps: diesel hit a **fresh UK...