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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

Markets bet on three interest rate hikes as Iran stance threatens inflation shock for UK

The continuing rise of oil and gas prices is threatening another inflation shock for UK households amid fears of multiple interest rate hikes this year.

With the US and Iran locked in a war which has seen the Strait of Hormuz closed off, the rest of the world is set to pay the price, with higher energy costs driving up prices in transport, fuel and production.

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