00:01Drivers are being urged to carry on filling up as normal, despite rising fuel prices linked
00:06to conflict in the Middle East. A senior minister says supplies remain secure and people should
00:11follow advice from trade bodies, including the RAC, when buying fuel. Average petrol prices
00:17have climbed above 150 pence per litre, increasing sharply in recent weeks and affecting household
00:24budgets. However, some experts have warned that disruption could still lead to shortages
00:30if key shipping routes are affected. This raises concerns about future supply. The government
00:36says it has contingency plans, though economists argue intervention may be required if pressures
00:42continue.
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