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Politics latest: Reeves’ energy bill support plan branded ‘unbelievably weak’ and ‘waste of time’

Zak Polanski says chancellor ‘does not understand the scale of the cost of living crisis about to hit this country".

The Independent UK

Chancellor to set out action as surging prices spark profiteering fears

Rachel Reeves will make a statement to MPs on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Reeves to unveil action to protect UK from ‘unfair prices rises’ after crisis meeting over Iran war

The chancellor will outline the action she is set to take in a statement to MPs on Tuesday following Monday’s emergency Cobra meeting

The Independent UK

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Diesel prices spike to three-year high as Middle East crisis hit motorists

Average price of unleaded has risen by 14p a litre since late February, reaching 147.19p

The Independent UK

‘Trumpflation’: how the Iran war’s economic storm could affect Britons

Yet another cost of living crisis looms with fuel, food, holiday, energy and home loan prices expected to rise

The Guardian - UK

Diesel on ‘crash course’ to 170p a litre while petrol up 10p on pre-Iran war

The RAC said prices at the pump were ‘really starting to hurt drivers’ as they continue to rise amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales

Only half the road network is in good condition despite 1.9m repairs last year, says industry body

The Guardian - UK

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Interactive map shows London's cheapest and most expensive petrol prices as unleaded soars by 10p

One garage in Chelsea is selling unleaded for 253.9p per litre, while motorists in Ruislip can fill up for just 121p per litre

Evening Standard

Fuel price surge continues as diesel reaches 160.3p per litre

Diesel is at its most expensive level since November 2023.

Evening Standard

Diesel prices spike as government warns against ‘unfair practices’

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The Independent UK

Average petrol station fuel price revealed as diesel reaches 160.3p per litre

The escalating conflict has driven global oil prices

The Independent UK

Where to get the cheapest petrol in London - as one filling station sells unleaded for LESS than £1.30-a-litre

A price comparison site analyses the cost at different fuel stations throughout the capital and beyond

Evening Standard

Ministers warn petrol retailers against ‘unfair practices’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband called in forecourt operators in response to the Middle East crisis.

Evening Standard

Petrol retailer group criticises ‘inflammatory language’ as staff face abuse

The Petrol Retailers Association had threatened to pull out of a meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Reeves and Miliband to demand answers from energy and fuel bosses over rip-off price rises

The chancellor and energy secretary to meet energy bosses to warn against profiteering amid soaring oil prices

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves asks watchdog to ‘crack down’ on fuel ‘rip-offs’ amid Iran war

The Chancellor and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will hold a meeting at Downing Street with petrol retailers and energy suppliers.

The Independent UK

Motoring boss explains why we are seeing more potholes this year

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The Independent UK

Why more drivers are hitting ‘hidden’ potholes on UK roads

The daily average number of pothole reports RAC received from broken-down drivers in February was three-and-a-half times higher than the same month last year

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Evening Standard

Wet start to year causes surge in drivers hitting potholes hidden by puddles

The RAC said the daily average number of pothole reports it received from broken-down drivers last month was more than triple last February’s figure.

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation likely to rise because of Middle East war, says Rachel Reeves

Chancellor says she is ready to help households with rising costs but stops short of setting out specific steps

Evening Standard

Stock markets drop after spike in crude oil prices amid Iran conflict

On Monday morning, the FTSE 100 joined the other major financial markets with a firm slump, dipping by as much as 1.7%.

Evening Standard

What does war in the Middle East mean for my finances?

Here, the Press Association looks at how the conflict could impact people’s finances in different ways.

Evening Standard

Oil prices race above 100 dollars a barrel as Iran conflict escalates

Brent crude soared by 17% to more than 108 dollars a barrel, having at one stage reached nearly 120 dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022.

The Guardian - UK

UK must be prepared for a price shock from the Iran war

Governments are having to wake up to the fact they will have to take a closer interest in supply chains for essentials

The Guardian - UK

What will Rachel Reeves’s spring forecast mean for household finances?

The chancellor promises more money in people’s pockets, but the Iran crisis makes steeper inflation a pressing worry

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