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Jacob Shteyman

Reserve Bank's grim rates warning as oil prices spike

As oil prices rise again, economists predict interest rate increases are growing more likely. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

The Reserve Bank might have to raise interest rates if inflation is higher than expected as oil prices surge back towards $US100 a barrel.

More attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz drove Brent crude above $US97 a barrel, which will seep into domestic petrol and diesel prices and broader cost pressures for businesses.

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