Fuel prices in Northern Ireland have increased due to disruptions in global oil supply from conflict in the Middle East. Heating oil serves as the primary source for almost two-thirds of households in the region.

David from Londonderry stated that many people in Northern Ireland worry about additional increases in fuel costs. He noted that Londonderry and other parts remain cold. David has respiratory problems and requires stable indoor temperatures.

The Strait of Hormuz, a route for one-fifth of world oil, faces near impassability. Oil prices reached about $100 per barrel on international markets.

In the UK, an estimated 1.7 million households depend on heating oil. Paraffin heating oil users report prices too high to afford.

The International Energy Agency issued recommendations including working from home, lower speed limits, public transport use, carpooling, electric cooking shifts, and reduced air travel. Fatih Birol, the agency's executive director, described the situation as a major energy crisis with the largest supply disruption in global oil market history.