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Middle East Conflict Triggers Global Energy Crisis, Straining Economies

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What specific measures the UK government will implement to support households with energy bills, beyond considering plans under the Crisis and Resilience Fund.
How long the Strait of Hormuz closure will persist and the exact timeline for resolution of shipping disruptions.
The precise impact of the conflict on global fertilizer supply chains beyond the reported closure affecting a third of seaborne trade.
Whether other major retailers share Sainsbury's assessment that food prices will not rise until at least summer.
The effectiveness of Sainsbury's long-term supplier agreements in fully insulating consumers from inflation if the conflict escalates further.

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