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What are Middle East tensions?
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East can disrupt oil supply routes and production, leading to uncertainty in global markets. This uncertainty often causes oil prices to rise, as seen with Brent crude surpassing $90 a barrel. These global events have a ripple effect on economies worldwide, including the UK.
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