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Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel for the first time since July, fueled by Middle East tensions and sending shockwaves through UK households and markets. Gas stations feel the pain immediately, with energy costs climbing—and that’s just the beginning. Groceries, heating bills, and mortgages are all set to take a hit as inflation threatens to spike toward 4%, squeezing workers and businesses alike. Politicians face mounting pressure: promises of cost-of-living relief now look shaky, while Chancellor Healey braces for tough budget decisions amid record-high UK borrowing costs. With winter looming, families brace for steeper energy bills—and economists warn this could be just the start of a prolonged squeeze. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01aee0fc3c7a8df3

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