The cost of moving a home could rise as diesel prices rise, with movers warning that rising fuel bills increase the cost of transporting customers’ belongings.
Figures from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero show that diesel prices averaged 200.04p per liter this week, while petrol prices reached 175.28p per litre.
Diesel prices have risen by 57p per liter in a year, increasing costs for businesses that rely on the vehicles to provide their services.
Dennis Rogers, founder of Redpath Moving & Storage, said the company’s diesel costs increased about 40% in 2026 alone.
“Filling 100 liters now costs around £56 more than it did at the start of the year, creating a significant additional expense for a company that relies on vehicles to transport customers’ belongings,” he said.
Rising diesel prices increase operating costs faced by carriers, but whether these increases will lead to higher fuel prices for customers remains unclear.
This is due to intense competition between transport companies, many of which are currently bearing high diesel bills.
The impact has extended beyond fuel, as the cost of basic supplies, including packaging materials, has also risen, Rogers said.
He said the company should have absorbed these additional expenses rather than passing them directly to customers, because that might make its services less competitive.
“As a result, we are unable to pass these additional costs on to customers without risking becoming less competitive, which means we have to absorb increases within our existing margins,” he said.
The average cost of moving house in England reached £17,413, according to Real Moving research earlier this month, down slightly on last year, but up 74% over the past decade.
