economy

April 29, 2026

Tell us: how are you adjusting your household finances as the Iran war pushes up costs?

We’d like to hear how you’re adapting your expenditure as the cost of living rises amid the conflict in the Middle East

Tell us: how are you adjusting your household finances as the Iran war pushes up costs?

TL;DR

  • The Middle East conflict is causing rising prices for energy and food, impacting household budgets worldwide.
  • Economic uncertainty and increased borrowing costs are weighing on global economic growth.
  • Millions of households are already making changes to cope, such as cutting back, using savings, or taking on debt.
  • The Guardian is soliciting personal stories from individuals about how they are adjusting their finances in response to these economic pressures.
  • Readers are encouraged to share details about changes in spending habits, use of savings, borrowing, delayed purchases, or other practical steps taken.
  • Responses can be submitted anonymously and confidentially through an encrypted form.
  • The Guardian will only use submitted data for the feature and will delete personal data when no longer required.

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