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REVEALED: High energy prices will make it harder to avoid interest rate hike bailey - The Real Truth

Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey said ‘there is no question we are seeing the direct effects of the energy shock’ (Henry Nicholls/PA) - (PA Wire)

The governor of the Bank of England has said high energy prices will make it “harder” to maintain interest rates at their current levels and avoid an increase.

Andrew Bailey indicated that the Bank could have to increase interest rates if energy prices “remain higher” amid pressure linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

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