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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Saman Javed

A third of fish and chip shops could close due to oil shortages, experts warn

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Prices of fish and chips are going up and a third of friers could be forced to close within six months due to oil shortages, industry experts have warned.

The UK sources most of its sunflower oil from Ukraine, but exports have been disrupted by supply-chain issues caused by Russia’s invasion of the country.

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