Rural households feel the pinch of war in Iran
North Yorkshire residents using oil tanks to fuel their homes say bills are soaring.
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"If I had just ordered it when it was at £300 things would be a lot simpler, a lot easier."
— Dominique Shepherd , Other
"Farmers generally, it's going to hit very hard."
— Martin Blakey , Other
"It's a perfect storm."
— Craig Blakey , Other
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A farming vlogger from Church Fenton warning about rising red diesel prices.
A rural resident near Thirsk concerned about rising heating oil costs.
Ed Miliband is a British politician and a member of the Labour Party.
Chief executive of the UK and Ireland Fuel Distribution Association.
A farming vlogger from Church Fenton discussing the impact of fuel prices on agriculture.
Michael Shanks is the British Energy Minister.
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