UK drivers urged to replace tyres as Iran-US tensions risk oil price hikes, potentially increasing tyre costs by 8%–12%.

UK drivers are urged to replace worn tyres as Iran-US tensions threaten oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially raising oil and shipping costs. Experts warn that higher crude prices could increase tyre prices by 8% to 12% due to reliance on petrochemical-based materials like synthetic rubber and carbon black. Historical data from the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows a similar 11% rise in tyre costs during a crude price surge. Analysts predict a repeat effect if global energy instability continues, urging drivers to act before prices climb further.