Overview

• Brent crude jumped almost 10% on the Israel-Iran conflict before settling with a 7% gain at $74 a barrel.
• The UK average petrol price stands at about 131.35p per litre, its lowest real-terms level since 2001.
• RAC figures show that shifts in wholesale fuel costs generally take around two weeks to filter through to forecourt prices.
• AA and motoring experts urge motorists to fill up this weekend to lock in cheaper rates before prices rise.
• Confused.com advises that measures such as removing extra weight, proper tyre inflation and avoiding idling can help curb fuel consumption.