Diesel price surge lifts inflation, sparking currency concerns
Record diesel prices are pushing consumer inflation higher, with Thursday’s data set to reveal further implications for currency markets.
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Record diesel prices are pushing consumer inflation higher, with Thursday’s data set to reveal further implications for currency markets.
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