Oil and gas prices will be affected if tensions in the area continue, according to a leading authority on British shipping.

Motorists warned that Iran tensions could mean hike in fuel prices

The average cost of a litre of unleaded now stands at more than £1.30.

Motorists hit by 10th consecutive week of fuel price rises

The price at the pump rocketed by 6p a litre, meaning it now costs £71.18 to fill a family car, figures show.

National Energy Action says its report highlights "the scale of the impossible choices over a million families will be making this winter".

Filling up a 55-litre family petrol car is now on average £9.53 more expensive than a year ago, with diesel vehicles costing £11.69 more.

Britons have been left stranded in France after running out of fuel due to shortages caused by an industrial dispute.