Land Rover drivers face rising fuel costs with nearly £60 of tax built into a 70-litre diesel tank, as diesel prices have surged dramatically due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Land Rover drivers face nearly £60 in fuel duty and VAT on a single 70-litre diesel fill-up after UK diesel prices surged 36.5% from 140.72p to 192.14p per litre between February 9 and April 13, 2026, driven by US and Israeli strikes on Iran that commenced in late February, according to Land Rover Monthly analysis of PetrolPrices.co.uk data.