Oil hits record highs as Iran fears intensify

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Case for green transport technologies strengthens, as oil price hits all-time sterling record

The business case for switching to greener and more fuel efficient fleets was further cemented today as oil prices again reached record highs on the back of worsening tensions with Iran, moderate optimism...

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