OBR warns Iran conflict could force UK inflation to 3% by end of 2026

Rise from 2% anticipated

Linus Uhlig
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Ongoing conflict in the Middle East could cause UK inflation to hit 3% by the end of the year, forecasters from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) have warned.

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