Fresh attacks in the Middle East have pushed oil prices higher this morning, raising the prospect of rate hikes as central bank rate setters prepare to meet this week.

Oil prices jumped more than 6 per cent on Thursday, with Brent crude rising above $107 a barrel amid growing concerns over disruptions to oil supplies as attacks on ships and oil…

LONDON - High oil prices and US diesel prices at record levels kept inflation fears at the fore on Friday, ratcheting up expectations that more central banks will have to hike…