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Why is Iran affecting UK pumps?
The conflict in Iran is pushing up the global price of Brent crude oil, a key benchmark for fuel. When oil supplies are threatened or perceived to be at risk due to geopolitical instability, traders bid up prices. This directly translates to higher costs for refined fuels like diesel at UK pumps.
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