UK hit by record rise in fuel prices, and ‘biggest mortgage shock since mini-budget’ as Iran war bites – business live - short news
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It’s not just mortgages that are going up, either.
UK petrol and diesel prices jumped by a record amount in March, as the oil supply shock caused by the Iran war quickly rippled to forecourts.
“The increases..
source: The Guardian - 02.04.2026