The bigger concern is October ⁠when demand picks up again and current forecasts point to a similar cap

level as July,” the Cornwall Insight analysts said.

“While the October cap will ⁠depend on how the Middle East conflict unfolds, even if the conflict were to

end tomorrow, the physical damage to infrastructure ⁠and lingering effect of disrupted supply means a

fall back to April’s price cap levels in the autumn looks unlikely,” they added.

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