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Oil hits new high as Brown warns price could rise for years

Oil prices set a new record above $146 a barrel today as the Prime Minister warned they could carry on rising for years to come.

Oil prices set a new record above $146 a barrel today as the Prime Minister warned they could carry on rising for years to come.

Brent crude for August delivery traded in London reached $146.69 before easing back slightly. Prices broke through $145 earlier today.