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Events like wars or political instability in major oil-producing regions can disrupt supply chains and reduce the availability of essential commodities like oil. Because the global economy is so interconnected, these disruptions quickly ripple outwards, affecting international markets, transport costs, and ultimately, the prices you pay for goods and services in the UK.
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