Labour has raked in an extra £1billion in VAT from drivers thanks to sky-high pump prices sparked by the Iran war, it emerged today. Analysis found that since the conflict started on February 28, motorists have collectively been hammered at the pumps by an extra £6billion in higher prices. The RAC Foundation analysis tracked consumption and average pump prices since February 28 and calculated the extra shelled out by drivers compared to prices before the war started. Diesel drivers – which includes tradesmen and hauliers – have shelled out an extra £4.3billion, in turn adding £713million to Treasury coffers in extra VAT. However, pump prices have been on the rise again after the deal broke down last month and the US resumed strikes on Iran.