Iran conflict threatens new cost of living crisis in Britain as energy markets in ‘turmoil’ and mortgage rates on the rise
- Posted on March 6, 2026
- By The Independent
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Iran conflict threatens new cost of living crisis in Britain as energy markets in ‘turmoil’ and mortgage rates on the rise
Oil prices have seen their biggest weekly increase in six years while experts warn energy bills could rise by 10 per cent in July
