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A worst of worlds scenario for consumers is how one economist is describing the dual effects of the Middle East conflict on both inflation and economic growth.
The war and the resulting supply worries are pushing up global oil prices, with Brent Crude climbing above US$100 a barrel on Monday, to reach its highest level since 2022.
The ensuing price jumps at the petrol pump will
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