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Global energy prices are influenced by many factors, including supply and demand, geopolitical events, and even weather. While prices can fluctuate, a sustained fall depends on stable supply, reduced global demand, and a shift towards cheaper, renewable energy sources. This would ease pressure on household bills like those Healey is addressing.
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