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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Iran conflict threatens new UK cost of living crisis as energy markets in ‘turmoil’ and mortgage rates on the rise

A surge in oil prices due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East has prompted fears of a new cost of living crisis in the UK.

Experts are warning that rising prices and energy bills could fuel higher inflation, having a knock-on impact on mortgages, savings and spiralling food costs.

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