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US-Iran war pushing millions into food crisis, warns UN The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is putting millions of people
price rises. IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told the BBC a prolonged conflict would lead to spiralling inflation, push up unemployment and lead to food insecurity in some countries. He warned that even
conflict began in February, oil prices have fluctuated, peaking at [almost $120](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/12/iran-war-oil-energy-prices-inflation-washington-world-bank-imf) a barrel, up from $60 at the start of the year, as the US and Iran took turns at closing
US-Israel war with Iran caused the largest jump in petrol and diesel prices in over three years. The rise from 3% in the year to February was "largely due to increased fuel prices", while
US and Israeli attacks on Iran began in February. Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said the conflict would probably continue to raise prices for energy, food and flights in the coming
Iran conflict does not end by the middle of this year. Cooper said overseas aid was in the UK’s national interest. “Instability abroad affects us here at home, from energy prices to food security
price rises driven by Iran war as economic confidence plummets” and “UK prepared to deploy RAF Typhoons to keep Strait of Hormuz open after Iran war.” Earlier this month, The Independent reported that Prime Minister
impact has been immediate: animals are dying, and with them, livelihoods are disappearing. As local production collapses, families are forced to buy from markets even as food, fuel, and water prices continue to rise
Iran bear fruit](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/25/iran-denies-deal-us-imminent-israel-oman-strait-of-hormuz), consumers have been warned, with economic shock waves likely to be felt “for many months to come”. Disruption to global shipping, coupled with soaring prices for energy
prices soaring since the conflict began. Earlier this month, government officials drew up [a worst case scenario](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvxp4xnrwdo) of food shortages, including chicken and pork, by the summer if the war continues
US-Israel war with Iran began. Prices surged when the conflict began on 28 February, with the production and transportation of oil across the Middle East slowing or stopping entirely due to missile strikes
conflict, which is at risk of flaring up again, as the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is [tested on both sides](/news/2026/6/11/trump-says-us-will-be-taking-kharg-island-in-latest-iran-war-threat). The analysis warns that the outlook could decline further
impact of rising inflation and oil prices, analysts inside Israel believe Netanyahu is now seeking to broaden the conflict for his own strategic ends. --- **Does Israel desire a broader conflict?** “This war began looking incredibly
US-Israel war on Iran have [impacted most of the world](/economy/2026/3/23/world-in-energy-crisis-worse-than-1970s-oil-shocks-combined-iea-head-says), import-reliant poorer countries are among the worst affected and the most lacking in energy reserves to cushion the blow. The International Energy
Iran war impact Primark is to break free from its sister food company which owns Twinings, Kingsmill and Patak’s next year despite warning that the conflict in the Middle East was likely
US-Israel war on Iran. The vital shipping route normally carries about one-third of the world’s seaborne fertiliser trade, raising fears that rising fuel and fertiliser costs could place further pressure on farmers
conflict is over," he said. Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director told me, the world faced a "slower moving shock" while the World Bank's president Ajay Banga told me about the impact on economically poorer
impact of a price war on the "most vulnerable" in other countries. "We're up to half a million tons of nitrogen fertiliser not being produced in the world right now because of the situation
prices yet again - The ceasefire collapses, full-scale war breaks out again between the US and Iran, also impacting places like Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia The US Navy Commander's handbook on naval
food, fuelling higher government borrowing costs, and hitting economic growth. After a rise in gross government debt levels to almost 94% of GDP last year, it warned this figure was on track to reach