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Iran-Israel War Impacts UK Fuel Prices and Mortgage Rates

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 12:26 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 19:14 | 8 sources | 16 articles

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The Iran-Israel war is creating economic ripples across the globe, with the UK feeling the impact through rising fuel costs and potential increases in mortgage rates. The instability in the Middle East is driving up the price of oil, directly affecting the cost of petrol and diesel at the pump for British consumers. This also puts pressure on the Bank of England regarding interest rates, potentially leading to higher mortgage rates.

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Euronews 19 mar. 2026, 12:26 (1 day ago) Excellent

My private passion: Yórgos Lánthimos exposes his personal photography collection

The acclaimed film director presents for the first time in Greece a large exhibition of 182 photographs he has taken over the last five years.

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European Airlines Warn Higher Fuel Costs Will Be Paid by Flyers Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 19 mar. 2026, 12:26 (1 day ago) Fair

European Airlines Warn Higher Fuel Costs Will Be Paid by Flyers

Europe’s major airlines warned Thursday they’ll have to pass on higher fuel costs to their passengers as the war in Iran escalates and oil tankers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf.

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Euronews 19 mar. 2026, 12:49 (1 day ago) Good

Airlines increase airfares and cut thousands of flights as Iran war drives jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

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What's happening to gas prices and how could it affect you? Foto: BBC UK
BBC UK 19 mar. 2026, 15:56 (1 day ago) Good

What's happening to gas prices and how could it affect you?

Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

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Energy prices soar, Iran and US trade threats after Qatar gas hit Foto: France 24
France 24 19 mar. 2026, 16:05 (1 day ago) Good

Energy prices soar, Iran and US trade threats after Qatar gas hit

Oil and gas prices soared Thursday after Iran hit the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar and threatened to destroy the region's energy infrastructure. Donald Trump, whose country started the war alongside Israel with their attack on Iran on February 28, warned of a furious US response if such attacks continued. International benchmark Brent surged 10 percent before falling back while European gas rose 35 percent after Iran attacked Qatar's huge Ras Laffan LNG facility

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Air Baltic’s Bonds Tumble as Mideast War Drives Up Fuel Costs Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 19 mar. 2026, 16:14 (1 day ago)

Air Baltic’s Bonds Tumble as Mideast War Drives Up Fuel Costs

Air Baltic Corp AS’s bonds have plunged as a surge in the aviation fuel price raised concerns over how the struggling Latvian airline will shoulder higher costs.

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Euronews 19 mar. 2026, 17:28 (1 day ago) Good

Major Gulf airlines change loyalty requirements as Iran war impacts flights

Etihad and Qatar Airways have modified their loyalty programme requirements reflecting the reduction in air travel.

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Mortgage Rates Climb to Three-Month High, With 30-Year at 6.22% Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 19 mar. 2026, 18:00 (1 day ago)

Mortgage Rates Climb to Three-Month High, With 30-Year at 6.22%

Mortgage rates rose for a third week, reaching a three-month high as wartime inflation fears drove up yields for the government bonds that guide home loans.

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Deutsche Welle 19 mar. 2026, 18:39 (1 day ago) Excellent

Germany considers windfall tax amid rising fuel prices

Germany is set to pass legislation to put the brakes on rapidly rising gas prices. Berlin says a tax on petroleum profiteers is under consideration, but adds that it's too early for any drastic action.

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The Iran war is pushing prices higher – and Americans are struggling Foto: The Independent
The Independent 19 mar. 2026, 18:36 (1 day ago) Fair

The Iran war is pushing prices higher – and Americans are struggling

In Kentucky a nonprofit helping seniors with meals and medications is facing possible cutbacks as a rise in costs fueled by the Iran War brings consequences for people across the United States

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Trump administration says it is not considering oil export ban as prices surge Foto: Financial Times
Financial Times 19 mar. 2026, 18:25 (1 day ago)

Trump administration says it is not considering oil export ban as prices surge

Industry worries that ‘panic’ actions by the White House could backfire on plans to increase drilling

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Iran War Fallout: Southeast Asia Hard Hit by Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Foto: New York Times
New York Times 20 mar. 2026, 06:01 (15 hours ago)

Iran War Fallout: Southeast Asia Hard Hit by Skyrocketing Fuel Prices

Across Southeast Asia, a region heavily dependent on energy exports brought via the Strait of Hormuz, lives are being upended by higher oil and gas prices.

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Euronews 20 mar. 2026, 08:00 (13 hours ago)

The Iran oil shock: Who pays the most fuel tax in Europe?

Fuel prices across Europe are soaring, with taxes making up more than half of the cost at the pump in many countries. Euronews Business examines how differences in taxes mean motorists in some countries now pay far more at the pump than others.

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Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Retreat and More Attacks Are Reported Foto: New York Times
New York Times 20 mar. 2026, 11:41 (10 hours ago)

Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Retreat and More Attacks Are Reported

The price of oil was easing after the Trump administration sought to calm markets. Israel said it was striking Tehran and several U.S. allies reported incoming attacks.

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Key UK Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2008 as Oil Prices Climb Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 20 mar. 2026, 12:06 (9 hours ago)

Key UK Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2008 as Oil Prices Climb

UK government borrowing costs reached their highest level since 2008 as markets priced in higher interest rates in response to inflation concerns.

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Fuel tax suspended by US state to drive down gas prices amid Iran war Foto: The Independent
The Independent 20 mar. 2026, 19:14 (2 hours ago)

Fuel tax suspended by US state to drive down gas prices amid Iran war

Drivers are likely to start seeing relief in the coming days

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