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“The price of both the petrol we put in our cars and the energy we consume in our homes are going nowhere but up – and the same goes for inflation.”

“But experts fear that the situation could get worse within days, as speculation mounts that Donald Trump is planning new bombing raids on Iran after next week's midterm elections in the US, which would drive oil prices higher still.”

“The Chancellor signalled a longer-term move to strip green levies from energy bills and de-link the gas and electricity markets Mr Healey has set aside £5.5billion to uprate benefits paid to 10million people by 3.5 per cent, in line with inflation.”

“Smokers and vapers have been spared from a fresh set of tax hikes in the Budget weeks after they were hit with a series of inflation-busting levies.”

“Republican strategists privately acknowledge it´s severely damaging party efforts to retain control of Congress as gasoline price hikes drive up costs across the economy.”

“'Given the challenging winter ahead, with hikes to energy bills and El Niño causing more extreme weather, and higher-than hoped-for inflation expected next year, MPs will be asking on behalf of their constituents: does this Budget meet the moment?' he said.”

“… Net Zero Secretary to consider whether standing charges on gas bills - typically around £100 a year - could be removed Standing charges vary across the country, but are typically around 30p a day for gas But the Tory leader said ministers had 'dithered' for…”