Brent crude falls by 3.4% late on Monday amid reports of potential talks to end the hostilities

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Britons are braced for higher prices at the pumps after a rise in oil prices caused by the conflict between Israel and Iran in recent days.

Oil prices climbed in early trading on Monday as traders worried about the risks of a broader regional military conflict, which could disrupt supplies.

Iran is a big oil producer, and accounts for about 3% of global supplies.