Diesel prices have risen above £2 a litre at some filling stations in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, according to motorists who reported prices to a local newspaper.

One reader reported diesel at 209.9p per litre in Castlederg, while other reports included 199.9p in Lisnaskea, 196.9p in Maguiresbridge, 194p in Dromore, and 191.9p in Ballinamallard.

The increases follow a sharp rise in the wholesale cost of diesel, driven by disruption to global fuel supplies from the conflict involving Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for energy shipments.

The UK Government has extended a temporary 5p-per-litre cut in fuel duty until December 31, 2026, citing elevated fuel prices linked to the conflict. The reduction was originally introduced in March 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Despite the duty cut, motorists in rural areas are now reporting prices close to or above £2 a litre. One reader noted the situation was particularly hard for rural communities, while another highlighted a difference of about 10p a litre between Fermanagh and Derry.

With many rural residents dependent on cars for commuting and services, the increase adds pressure to household and business costs. The surge comes as households in Northern Ireland also face wider energy costs, with a £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme open to eligible households.