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UK faces higher prices for eight months after war in Iran ends, says minister

Darren Jones suggests cost of energy, food and flights will remain high after de-escalation and Hormuz strait reopens

UK faces higher prices for eight months after war in Iran ends, says minister

TL;DR

  • Energy, food, and flight costs are predicted to remain high.
  • These high prices will persist even after de-escalation of conflicts.
  • The reopening of the Hormuz Strait will not immediately lower prices.
  • The elevated costs are expected to last for about eight months post-conflict.