UK inflation cools to 2.8% but Iran war threatens future energy costs

The UK saw a larger-than-expected drop in annual inflation to 2.8% in April, driven by slower growth in regulated utility bills compared to the previous year. However, rising energy prices due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran are expected to push inflation back up significantly next year.

By By Andy Bruce Wed, May 20, 2026 at 9:29 AM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

UK inflation cools to 2.8% but Iran war threatens future energy costs

Topics: Bank of England energy prices Iran war impact UK inflation

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