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European governments take steps to tackle surging fuel costs

Soaring oil and gas prices linked to the war in Iran are rippling through global markets, piling pressure on governments to shield households from the fallout. The Government says it is preparing an “appropriate intervention” to curb rising fuel costs, with measures due to be finalised at the next Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. How are other nations stepping in to support families and businesses? Here’s a snapshot from across Europe. On Monday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a £53 million (€61m) package for…