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flag UK government refuses to confirm fuel price briefing notes to avoid market panic.

flag The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has refused to confirm or deny producing briefing notes on fuel prices, citing fears that acknowledging them could trigger panic buying and destabilize markets. flag Officials stated that such information could exacerbate inflation and strain supply chains, a concern heightened by the Middle East conflict. flag This unusual "neither confirm nor deny" response reflects the government's sensitivity to market volatility, following previous fuel shortages in 2021.

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