Pain at the pumps: UK drivers to pay £307m price of Trump’s Iran war

Plus: Tehran says 'non-hostile' ships can pass through strait as Trump offers 15-point peace plan

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent.   Motorists in the UK have paid an additional £300m at the pumps since the Iran war began, Tehran says "non-hostile" ships can pass through strait, and Russia pounded Ukrainian cities with 948 drones in its largest aerial attack over a 24-hour period. Top stories 1 | Pain at the pumps: UK drivers to pay £307m price of Trump's Iran war Read more 2 | Tehran says 'non-hostile' ships can pass through strait as Trump offers 15-point peace plan Read more 3 | Russia pounds Ukraine with 948 drones in largest attack over 24-hour period Read more 4 | Mystery of 'terror group' who claimed responsibility for London ambulance attack Read more 5 | How Farage and Cameo showed British politics is up for sale Read more Editors' picks Trump's dodgy dealmakers may end this war faster than anyone expects The TikTok wars that show just how divided London really is I've met Matt Brittin the new director general of the BBC - he's better known for vibes than news Your Views Your Views Readers debate William's 'quieter' approach to religion Does William have a choice? If he decides he is an atheist or prefers Buddhism, then can someone else become Governor or can the Church be dis-established? somerset sage   somerset sage     Share your opinion and read the full debate here.     Don't forget to complete your registration We've noticed that you still have not completed your registration to The Independent. Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism. It allows us to better understand our readers and tailor your experience. By registering, you'll also gain access to a range of exclusive benefits, including: Limited access to Premium articles Access to The Independent app Access to more than 20 newsletters Commenting on independent.co.uk Unlock these benefits by completing your registration today.  COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION NOW COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION   WATCH  Seven dogs trek 10 miles in freezing temperatures to find way home STAT OF THE DAY 66 At least 66 people have died after a Colombian military plane crashed into the Amazon rainforest. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "Heaping cruelty on top of injustice" The family of a prisoner who set himself alight in desperation while serving an indefinite jail term is begging officials to halt plans to send him back to jail. Read more Other stories you might like Police reveal blunder after Morgan McSweeney reported stolen phone Royal Mail postal workers claim they are told to hide mail to look like delivery targets met Girlguiding group tells trans girls they must leave organisation by September Top stories from Bulletin: Oil drops below $100 a barrel as Trump makes new Iran claim UK inflation holds at 3% but warning issued over Iran war At least six dead in Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine Oil drops below $100 a barrel as Trump makes new Iran claim UK inflation holds at 3% but warning issued over Iran war At least six dead in Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine Download the app now Save with refurbished Apple products at Back Market. Use discount code: "BOOST" to save at the London Sock Company. Join the conversation and follow us Download our apps: Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy