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Could UK prices fall?

While Donald Trump's call for lower fuel costs was directed at US firms, global oil prices affect everyone. If major oil companies worldwide respond by increasing supply or reducing prices, it could lead to a ripple effect. However, UK fuel prices also depend on our own taxes and the strength of the pound against the dollar.

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