Cost of Trump's war chaos hitting Brits - OAP shivering in bed and grim pub warning

Donald Trump started the Iran war on February 28.

UK households and businesses feel the effects of 'Trumpflation' with rising fuel and heating oil costs.

Oil prices rose after the Strait of Hormuz closed, with Brent crude at $116 a barrel. 20% of the world's oil and gas passes through the strait.

Andrew Henderson, 67, has a blood condition and feels the cold more.

He avoids using central heating due to rising heating oil prices and hopes his supply lasts until October.

Andrew ordered 500 litres of heating oil at 60p a litre before the war, but the price has more than doubled.

Andrew Henderson has a blood condition that makes him feel the cold more.

Andrew pays for his oil order in monthly instalments and hopes to clear his bill by October.

Andrew told the Mirror he pays £60 a month and prays he can get to spring without more debt.

Andrew reduced his monthly payment and feels guilty for staying in bed to keep warm.

Andrew's concern is paying his outstanding oil bill by October to order more oil.

If Andrew can survive, he can push his next oil order to October.

Andrew spent two years in and out of hospital fighting to not have his legs amputated.

Andrew takes prescription drugs, including a powerful blood thinner, and feels the cold terribly.

James Airey faces higher petrol and diesel costs.

Sir Keir Starmer announced a £53million support package, but councils decide who is eligible.

Rising oil prices increased pump prices, affecting James Airey's landscaping business.

The average diesel price at UK forecourts is 185.2p, up 30% since the war started.

Average petrol prices reached 154.5p per litre, a 16% rise, and James spends an extra £50 on diesel and £30 on petrol.

James said he must fill his vans and tools to earn a living, but it's a big difference.

James lays out £300 a week before making anything back and works weekends for more money.

If James can't pay the extra, he loses a day's work and customers.

Mason Newman is an artist and pub landlord of the Gunmakers Arms.

Household energy bills are expected to rise, with the Ofgem price cap possibly surging to £1,929 in July.

Mason Newman warned businesses may pass costs to customers, affecting his pub.

As a pub landlord, Mason feels every increase, from beer to energy bills to crisps.

Mason said 'Trumpflation' pushes global prices up, and pubs take the hit, passing costs to customers.

Regulars watch their spending, and Mason tries not to price them out.

Prime Minister Sir Keir promised to review the planned fuel duty rise in light of the Iran situation.

The Government helps drivers find the cheapest fuel through a price comparison site.

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