Fresh misery for Brits' pockets as oil price hits record and mortgages at three-year high
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Oil prices are on track for a record monthly spike as Donald Trump stoked fresh fears over the path of the Middle East crisis. As the US and Israel war with Iran entered its fifth week, Brent crude rose to $116 (£87.60) a barrel. It came as Trump said he “wanted to take the oil in Iran”, fuelling concerns that the President could send in ground troops in what would a major escalation. Aluminium prices have also risen sharply after missile strikes on two of the biggest producers of the metal, in
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