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How do global conflicts affect us?
Conflicts in major oil-producing regions, like the Middle East, create uncertainty in the global energy market. This can lead to higher oil prices worldwide, impacting everything from the cost of petrol and heating to the price of goods transported by road or sea, even here in the UK.
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