Oil price surges spark fears Putin could use outbreak of war to boost wartime economy Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper has accused Russia and Iran of trying to “hijack the global economy” as oil prices soar