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Manx motorists prepare for 'inevitable' fuel price rise

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Conflict in Middle East sees oil prices soar

Manx motorists appear to be accepting that higher prices at the pumps are inevitable.

The conflict in the Middle East is predicted to have a marked effect on fuel costs.

On the Island, the continuing bus driver strikes are creating a greater demand to use cars.

These drivers in Douglas have been sharing their thoughts with us:

In the UK, the AA is urging drivers to cut down on 'non-essential journeys' as oil prices soar because of the conflict in the Middle East.

A barrel of the benchmark Brent Crude has jumped above 100 dollars for the first time since 2022.

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