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Rising oil prices hit US consumers
As Middle East unrest continues to push up oil prices, Americans are feeling the pinch.
Last Modified: 26 Feb 2011 20:01 GMT

The unrest in the Middle East is continuing to push up oil prices.

The cost of a barrel of Brent crude has risen 20 per cent since the beginning of the year, going from about $95 to nearly $114.

Rob Reynolds reports from Los Angeles on the effect the price hikes are having on consumers.
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Al Jazeera
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