Rural UK ‘particularly at risk’ of diesel shortages if Iran war continues
The OECD has warned that rural areas in the UK are at risk of diesel shortages due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. While the UK is expected to see modest economic growth this year, challenges such as increased fertilizer costs and inflation remain. The government is under pressure to address potential supply shortages and support affected consumers.
- ▪The OECD predicts that rural UK could face diesel shortages if the Iran conflict continues.
- ▪UK economic growth is forecasted at 0.9% this year, a slight increase from earlier predictions.
- ▪Inflation is expected to average 3.7% in 2026, with food prices rising due to increased fertilizer costs.
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The OECD has said the UK will also face a challenge from increased fertiliser costs. Photograph: David Calvert/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe OECD has said the UK will also face a challenge from increased fertiliser costs. Photograph: David Calvert/AlamyOECDRural UK ‘particularly at risk’ of diesel shortages if Iran war continuesOECD forecast sets out economic risks from conflict, pointing to potential shortfalls to key energy products OECD predicts spate of recessions globally if Iran conflict drags into 2027 Heather Stewart Economics editorWed 3 Jun 2026 03.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 03.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRural areas in the UK would be particularly at risk of diesel shortages if the conflict in Iran continues to squeeze supplies, the Organisation for…
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