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Do petrol retailers really ‘price‑gouge’ during oil price spikes?

Do petrol retailers really ‘price‑gouge’ during oil price spikes?

Research suggests that profiteering may actually be more likely when we’re not watching prices closely.

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Nikhil Datta

Could new tenants’ rights usher in rent controls? Here’s why that wouldn’t necessarily be a positive

The government says it doesn’t back rent controls – but new protections should limit how much landlords can push up prices.

21.11.2025 5

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Nikhil Datta

How new renters’ rights could drive landlords out of the market

Landlords could see costs increase while profits fall.

24.10.2025 4

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Nikhil Datta