EVs 9x cheaper to drive than petrol in UK
The gist
Carbon Brief says UK EVs cost up to 9x less per mile than petrol.
The gap rests on home charging, so some drivers may not see it.
How it unfolded
- Feb 2026The US first attacked Iran; since then UK average diesel rose 38% to £1.96 a litre and petrol 31% to £1.72.
- Sep 20, 2026An attack hit the Kapotnya oil refinery in Russia, part of a pattern of strikes on Russian refining capacity.
- Sep 22, 2026A large UK study found high-mileage electric cars more durable than petrol equivalents.