UK petrol and diesel drivers urged to fill up before 5pm on Thursday

UK petrol and diesel drivers urged to fill up before 5pm on Thursday Following the reopening on the Strait of Hormuz as a conditional ceasefire deal has been announced Brits are urged to fill up their tanks before Thursday for best pricesMoneyOlivia Beeson06:08, 08 Apr 2026Updated 06:30, 08 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPetrol costs are due to fall after the ceasefire announcement (Image: Getty Images)Global oil prices rapidly fell after the US and Iran announced a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that demands the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.‌The key waterway is responsible for transporting roughly 20 per cent of the world's daily oil supply, and has been blocked since the beginning of the war, causing huge spikes in petrol costs.‌View 2 ImagesDrivers are urged to get to petrol stations ahead of the weekend(Image: Geoffrey Swaine/Shutterstock)‌After Donald Trump announced a ceasefire if the strait was 'immediately' and 'completely' reopened the price of benchmark Brent crude fell by about 13 per cent to $94.80 (£70.73) a barrel, while US-traded oil was more than 15 per cent lower at $95.75.Despite the rapid decrease, oil prices still remain higher than when the conflict began on February 28. Then, it cost around $70 a barrel.The cost of energy has skyrocketed throughout the duration of the war as oil and gas supplies from the Middle East have been unable to be transported as they usually would due to the blockade of the Strait.‌Experts have warned that despite the immediate fall, it will take some time for drivers to feel the full benefit of the reopening at the pump. With many predicting it will be two weeks until prices significantly drop.But if you haven't filled up your car yet, it would be best to do so before Thursday at 5pm.Prices often rise towards the end of the week, so ensuring to restock before then will benefit your wallet.‌CEO of Car.co.uk, William Fletcher, said: “Prices usually rise on Thursday evening and stay elevated throu...