Iran War: Price Hikes Will Last for Months After Conflict Ends
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 06:44 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The UK government has stepped up planning to offset potential shortages caused by the Iran war, with price hikes expected to last at least eight months after the conflict ends. Reuters reports that the government is considering rationing and other measures to mitigate the impact.
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