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08/03/2026 05:50:15 AM
There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy? Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.
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Evening Standard
08/03/2026 05:50:01 AM
Middle East war forces British Steel to halt new orders: Firm unsure how conflict will affect price of energy and materials
Why is Britain so vulnerable to energy price shocks and how quickly will rising prices feed through to bills?
Natural gas prices have soared again this week as the Middle East conflict disrupts supplies - and British households are set to be particularly badly affected.
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Qatar warns that oil could double to $150 a barrel and 'bring down the economies of the world'
Qatar's energy minister has warned that the price of a barrel of oil could double to more than $150, dragging down global economies.
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Bloomberg
08/03/2026 05:50:06 AM
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UAE and Kuwait Start Oil Output Cuts After Hormuz BlockageThe UAE and Kuwait started reducing oil production, as the near-closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz affects global supply.
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OpinionJohn AuthersCommit What You Know of Iran to the FlamesSkepticism is warranted on the war and market behavior. Call it the Hume Doctrine.
DispatchDubai’s Bankers Stay Home as War Reshapes RamadanConflict in the Middle East is forcing Dubai’s expats to adjust to the reality of upheaval, and learn an unfamiliar script.
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The Middle East Has a Big Weak Spot—And It’s Not OilThis week on Everybody’s Business, we focus on the Iran war, artificial intelligence, Chinese spies and double agents.
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China Eyes ‘Landmark’ Year for US Ties, Urges End to Iran War
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US Inflation Gauges Likely Diverged Before War in Iran
Global Economy Faces Widening Strains as Mideast War Intensifies
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