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‘My heating oil costs have more than doubled since Iran war started’

BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.

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Why the price of oil matters more than you might think

A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

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‘My heating oil costs have more than doubled’

BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.

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Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran

Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.

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Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop

Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.

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Uber rolls out women-only option in the US

The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.

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Uber rolls out women-only option in the US

The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.

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China exports surge in first two months of the year despite Trump tariffs

The jump in shipments puts the world's second largest economy on track to top the record-breaking annual trade surplus it saw in 2025.

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China exports surge despite Trump tariffs

Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.

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Oil and gas prices fall after Trump says war is ‘very complete’

The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.

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