NIESR says higher oil prices could squeeze Andy Burnham's autumn budget and public service plans.
Why it mattersHigher oil prices can lift household costs and reduce room for tax cuts or spending promises, while NIESR says the UK could lose £28bn in growth over two years compared with January forecasts.
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