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Will petrol prices go up?
Disruptions in major shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz can directly affect the global supply of crude oil. If less oil can get through, or if shipping becomes more expensive due to conflict, the price of petrol at the pump in the UK is likely to increase, hitting your wallet directly.
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