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flag UK prepares fuel rationing due to Middle East tensions, with prices at 18-month highs.

flag The UK has activated emergency fuel rationing plans amid Middle East tensions threatening supplies, with priority for emergency services, critical infrastructure, public transport, and essential goods delivery. flag Fuel prices hit 18-month highs—141.5p for unleaded and 160.3p for diesel—sparking concerns over shortages, though supplies remain stable for now. flag No rationing is currently in place, but officials warn of potential limits on purchases and station hours if disruptions worsen. flag The government is monitoring the situation closely, considering measures like a temporary 50mph speed limit, while urging calm to prevent panic buying.

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