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Evening Standard
David Hughes

Reeves: Government ‘can’t alleviate every price increase’ from Iran war

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves indicated there was no prospect of immediate help from the Treasury for hard-hit motorists (Leon Neal/PA) - (PA Wire)

Rachel Reeves said the Government is “preparing for all eventualities” as the Iran war hits the economy and pushes up fuel and energy costs for consumers.

But the Chancellor indicated there was no prospect of immediate help from the Treasury for hard-hit motorists who have seen the cost of filling up at petrol stations soar since the Middle East crisis began.

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