Rising energy prices hit US and UK households amid US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Rising energy prices hit US and UK households amid US-Israeli attacks on Iran The UK energy price cap is set to rise by more than 20% as a result of the US and Israel's war on Iran, according to the latest forecast from energy analysts at Cornwall Insight. This means energy bills could jump to £330 ($445) a year for UK households. Meanwhile, surging gas prices are already starting to bite US household finances, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: economy
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:29:21 +0000