Fuel prices in the UK are expected to start rising after a period of declines at the pump, according to reports citing developments in the Middle East. Multiple outlets link the change in expectations to a fresh wave of US strikes carried out over the weekend, framed as a response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for global oil supplies, and disruption there can affect crude oil prices, which in turn can lead to higher petrol and diesel costs at UK forecourts. The articles also note that pump prices had been falling for several weeks before this latest round of tensions. Alongside the forecast of upward pressure on fuel prices, the reports include information on where petrol and diesel are currently cheapest, implying variations across UK regions and retailers. Overall, the coverage focuses on the potential impact of renewed conflict-related risk on fuel supply and prices, while referencing the recent trend of declining forecourt costs.