# Oil Surge Forces Rate Watch | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-26T23:17:05+00:00
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Oil prices surging past $100 a barrel due to Middle East tensions could force the Bank of England to hike rates later this year, despite their current plan to hold at 3.75%. With inflation fears mounting and energy costs spilling into food and transport, economists warn of “second-round effects” that could push the Bank’s monetary policy committee to act — possibly with one or two quarter-point increases — if prices stay elevated. Balancing economic slowdown risks against runaway inflation, the Bank faces mounting public pressure as the dominoes fall. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7cd85b2096399a03

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