Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says

BBC Business Saturday 05 September 2026, 01:03 UTC 1 min read

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Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.

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