There’s a warning that the conflict in the Middle East will likely see household bills here rise, as oil passed the $100 a barrel mark for the first time in four years.
The wholesale price of oil sharply increased by more than 10% today.
There are fears that energy bills and wider inflation will go up as the price of both oil and gas continues to react to the conflict.
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