As far as you are aware, which of the following is the bigger factor in the recent increases in petrol and diesel prices?

As far as you are aware, which of the following is the bigger factor in the recent increases in petrol and diesel prices? Published on 23 March 2026 → Survey conducted on 23 March 2026 on 5200 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

An underlying increase in the price of oil caused by the US-Iran conflict

55%

Fuel companies using the conflict as an excuse to increase their profits

34%

Something else

Don't know

An underlying increase in the price of oil caused by the US-Iran conflict

55%

Fuel companies using the conflict as an excuse to increase their profits

34%

Something else

Don't know

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