Cost of living Q&A: post your questions for money expert Hilary Osborne now

This week’s events in the Middle East sent stock markets plummeting and energy prices soaring, raising questions about interest rates, inflation and personal finances.

The terrifying developments have shaken global markets and stoked huge fears about energy costs and their impact on inflation and the cost of living.

Hilary Osborne, the money and consumer editor, will be answering questions about the wider economic fallout live from 1pm.

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