Retail sales rise in Britain after Iran war
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 07:44 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
Retail sales in Great Britain increased by 0.7% in March due to motorists filling their tanks and warm weather. This growth was partly attributed to the Iran war prompting 'panic at the pumps'. Reuters reports that oil prices played a significant role, while The Guardian suggests sunny weather also contributed.
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