Will the Iran war worsen the cost of living crisis?
March 3, 2026
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March 3, 2026
Will the Iran war worsen the cost of living crisis?
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Summary
<p>Rachel Reeves may have delivered her Spring Forecast – but have events in the Middle East made the chancellor’s announcement redundant?</p><p>With President Trump predicting the Iran conflict could continue for a further four to five weeks, the world is starting to realise the economic consequences.</p><p>Global oil and gas prices are spiking and fuelling the threat of higher inflation and interest rates.</p><p>Niall is joined by Sky’s economics and data editor, Ed Conway, to discuss the effects on the UK economy – and why you might be feeling the pinch.</p><p>Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – <u><a href="mailto:why@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why@sky.uk</a></u></p>
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