How will higher oil prices affect the world economy?

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Oil prices have edged lower on Tuesday. Brent crude has fallen below $115 a barrel.

But the market remains on edge and significant falls are unlikely in the near future.

The question now is: to what extent can the world economy shrug off higher oil prices?

Nigel Cassidy reports.

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