Business October 23, 2026 at 4:31 PM

FTSE 100 slips as oil price hits five-month high

The Independent Business

Oil and gas prices have risen strongly this week, adding to worries about high inflation weighing on economic growth around the world.

Excerpt from The Independent Business.

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