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During that energy price spike the Conservative government committed a total of around £40bn , externalof government spending to support households with energy bills.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Bessent’s comments show that the recent spike in rates at the long end of the bond market has “hit a raw nerve” in the White House, said Chris Turner, a markets strategist for ING.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

The US-inspired Premier League arms race has led to a substantial spike in the valuations of England's top clubs, giving their owners a handsome return on their initial investment.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Its BBB profile cites a “significant spike in complaints” since the start of 2024 and refund requests “extensively delayed by the company.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

I shudder, eyes closing against the hot spike of shame.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Here are the school supplies with the biggest spikes in price:

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026

Missouri’s Legislature passed a law last year to protect residential consumers from price spikes caused by large users, though critics complain it has loopholes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

"The limited extension during this period makes a temporary contribution to mitigating the exposure of the electricity system and Spanish consumers to previously unforeseen price spikes," said the announcement.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

However, those issues related to images and audio spikes not appearing to line up properly, rather than a flat line throughout.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

The spheres grew spikes in midair, like helicopter blades, and hurtled away into the fog.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

Public records obtained by The Times showed that, as the fire burned for eight days, the number of patients who went to nearby hospitals reporting throat pain and concerns about smoke inhalation spiked.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

On its debut on Wednesday, the company's stock spiked as much as 629 percent to 1,100 yuan at the open, compared with its offering price of 150.80 yuan.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

OTTAWA—Canadian inflation accelerated last month as prices at the pump again spiked higher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Social media accounts spiked, shirts sold out, match tickets went for stupid money.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

The nearest onager was a hundred yards downhill, encircled in spiked trenches and guarded by a dozen demigods.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

But with temperatures spiking, the crisis over smoke from the fire has given way to a second crisis over putrid smells, insects, rodents and growing concerns over sanitation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

U.S.-traded oil futures rose $3.08, or 4.4% to $73.52 a barrel after spiking by as much as 8% at the peak of the session.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Valve recently launched its new Steam Machine gaming PC with a higher price than expected, starting its announcement with a long explanation about spiking component costs.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

Given uncertainty around the duration and intensity of the conflict, the IMF issued a range of scenarios, with the "severe" case showing global growth falling to two percent and inflation spiking to above six percent.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

I felt at once nervous and happy and terrified, but I could feel my temperature spiking again.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi