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UK the hardest of the world's advanced economies. Civilians in Iran could also be impacted, with the country reliant on grain and wheat imports, [creating potential food security](https://www.kpler.com/blog/grain-imports-disrupted-across-the-middle-east-gulf) issues. The strait
UK steps up plans for potential shortages caused by Iran war The government has said it is stepping up plans to offset potential food and fuel shortages caused by the Iran war. Sir Keir Starmer
war against Iran might boost the revenues of AML Global, an aviation fuel company owned by Christopher Harborne, who gave Farage the £5m in 2024. Farage initially supported the US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Iran, leading surveys of UK employers showed companies were increasingly prioritising cost management over growth as rising costs and global uncertainty weigh on confidence. According to a survey by the accountancy firm BDO, more than
impact of disruption caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran could still be felt into next year, he said. Iran’s effective closure of the strait, a key shipping route, has sent the cost
UK government spokesperson said: "There is no assessment Iran is trying to target Europe with missiles. "But we have the military capability we need to keep Britain safe from any kind of attacks, whether
UK's economy grew faster than expected in March, despite the month seeing the first impact of the Iran war. The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts
fuel increased 10.4% – the greatest rise since December 2022 when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused a spike in petrol and diesel prices. The figures follow a slew of [surveys](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/11/uk-households-brace-cost-of-living-crisis-pwc-survey-consumer-confidence) and [reports
impact, people might change their habits, … where they go on holiday this year, what they’re buying in the supermarket, that sort of thing,” he said. Critics said the government’s stretched finances mean
impact of the Middle East conflict on the cost of living in the UK. Inflation is now expected to be higher this year due to the war and higher energy costs could also slow down
war in Iran has [frozen shipments](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/03/visual-guide-gulf-fertiliser-blockade) of fertiliser through the strait of Hormuz, creating a supply crunch that has already damaged [farming in the UK](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/06/fertiliser-shortages-iran-war-global-food-prices-farming), Europe
impact on domestic bills. The start of the war in Iran pushed oil and gas prices sharply higher, though they did not reach the same levels as during the aftermath of Russia's invasion
fuel age and it’s now a key barrier to a lower cost, low-carbon future.” “Gas still sets the price for 80% to 90% of the time, while generating only a quarter
impact demand, as the bulk of their estate remains in city centre locations." Rising costs are clearly a concern for businesses and consumers. Pret's latest accounts, for 2024, show like-for-like sales were
impact of the Middle East crisis in Britain, several closely-watched surveys of business activity and consumer confidence blamed the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran for a marked deterioration in the outlook in April
Iran took turns at closing and blockading the strait of Hormuz shipping channel. Limiting the number of cargo ships passing through the 5km-wide passage has had an extraordinary global impact, reducing the global supply
fuel power stations. They are also not vulnerable to supply shocks, such as the current [oil crisis caused by the US-Israel war](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/24/global-oil-crisis-changed-fossil-fuel-industry-for-ever-iea-chief-fatih-birol) on Iran and the soaring [gas prices that followed
war in Iran ends, a minister has said. The closure of the strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane that carried a fifth of global oil and gas, has sent oil prices soaring since
war on Iran has caused severe disruption for airlines, featuring widespread cancellations, airspace closures and a looming [jet fuel crisis](/news/2026/4/16/jet-fuel-shortage-why-iran-war-could-ground-flights-in-europe). “35 percent of pharmaceuticals move by air, and about 90 percent of critical
Iran war could push up costs and prices. It said: “Over time, the potential future impacts of heightened uncertainty may contribute to direct cost pressures, including energy and fuel costs across our store and logistics