### [2026-08-19](/feed/2026/08/19/index.md)

##### Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
# The Office for National Statistics reports that inflation in the United Kingdom rose to 2.9% last month amidst the Iran war. 




### Sources:

1. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/19/uk-inflation-rise-iran-war-energy-consumer-prices-index-interest-rates)

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