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How do global events affect UK prices?
Global events, particularly those affecting commodity markets like oil and gas, directly impact UK inflation. The story mentions fuel costs as a driver of current UK inflation at 3.5%. Disruptions to supply chains or geopolitical tensions can push up international prices, which then feed through to the cost of goods and services in the UK.
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