French diesel prices have hit a fresh record, according to an AFP analysis, as the Middle East war disrupts oil supplies across the globe.

Prices at the pump have been soaring across the world after the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran in February, with the renewed conflict in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure intensifying the spike in recent days.

At 10:30am (0830 GMT), the price per litre stood at 2.41 euros ($2.76 dollars), according to an average calculated by AFP based on prices displayed on Sunday at more than 8,700 petrol stations on the economy ministry’s website, exceeding the previous record set the day before.

At over 2.17 euros per litre on Sunday morning, based on an average recorded at more than 6,700 petrol stations, SP95-E10 — the best-selling fuel in France — has been trading above its 2022 peak for more than 10 days.

SP98 also exceeded an average of 2.28 euros on Sunday, according to an average recorded at more than 6,800 petrol stations.