Retail sales jump as motorists stock up on fuel

City AM — Apr 24, 06:11 AM

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Retailers saw a much-needed sales boost in the last month as Brits rushed to stock up on fuel amid fears that the Iran war could choke global supplies.

Total retail sales were up 0.7 per cent in March, compared to a 0.6 fall in February, as fuel sales rose sharply by 1.7 per cent.

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