Reeves ready to support release of oil reserves as she warns of inflation from Iran war
Chancellor Reeves cited rising oil prices above $100 per barrel as a key factor likely to increase UK fuel, heating, and borrowing costs.
- The UK finance minister warned of higher inflation due to the Iran war.
- She stood ready to support coordinated release of oil reserves to ease economic shock.
- The competition watchdog was ordered to monitor fuel pump prices and prevent wartime profiteering.
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U.K. Warns Oil Price Spike Could Stoke Inflation
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned that a recent spike in oil prices will translate into higher inflation in the UK, with her economic approach centring on calls for the US, Israel and Iran to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East. In a statement to MPs, Reeves said she called on G7 finance minister, which includes the US administration’s Scott Bessent, for “immediate de-escalation” of the conflict and that she wanted to see vessels safel…
UK inflation ‘to be pushed higher’ by energy prices amid Iran conflict
The British Chambers of Commerce said the geopolitical situation could ‘change the economic outlook considerably’.
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