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Will my petrol cost more?
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway where a lot of the world's oil passes through. If there's trouble there, or if Iran's oil exports are severely restricted, it could affect global oil prices. This might mean you pay a bit more at the pump, as the UK imports oil and is sensitive to international market changes.
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