BBCNEWS BBC News July 7, 2024
the latest figures suggest the annual fuel bill for an average household is set to rise to more than £3,500 in october — and thenjump to more than £11,600 injanuary. these are predictions, and changes in the markets can affect these numbers. some economists are also forecasting that inflation, which is nowjust over 10%, could reach as high as 18% — which will hit household budgets even harder. the economy will be a huge challenge for whoever becomes the country's new prime minister, two weeks today. here's our business correspondent caroline davies. pulling pints is no longer e...