Britons want to raise prices despite Starmer’s pledge to cut living costs

Britons want to raise prices despite Starmer's pledge to cut living costs

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Gas is over $4 and diesel is over $5. How an extended war with Iran could raise prices.

Gas is over $4 and diesel is over $5. How an extended war with Iran could raise prices.

Oil and gas prices are rising as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed due to the Iran conflict, raising concerns at home about the cost of fuel at the pump. The national average for gas prices rose this week to more than $4 a gallon, and diesel prices hit $5 a gallon — the … Read more