Lengthy US-Iran war would affect ‘lives and households of everybody’, says Starmer

Ministers understood to be considering ways to mitigate rising energy bills as oil prices surpass $100 a barrel Middle East crisis – live updates UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has said that a long-term US-Iran war would affect the “lives and households of everybody”, as the head of the AA advised motorists against making “non-essential” journeys. On Monday, oil prices surged past $100 (£75) a barrel for the first time since 2022, which will feed through to higher costs at petrol stations, and consumers will also be hit if energy costs push up inflation. Continue reading...