Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts
The eruption of the Iran conflict has brought with it consequences that extend far beyond the Middle East . The region plays a key role in global energy supplies and shipping routes , prompting concerns that everything from heating bills to supermarket shopping baskets could become more expensive. Here are five ways the conflict might affect your day-to-day life. 1. Petrol and diesel prices start to increase The crisis has caused an immediate rise in fuel prices, as production and transport of oil and gas across the region has slowed or stopped entirely in many cases, but it is unclear how this may play out over the coming weeks and months. As of Monday in the UK, petrol cost an average of 132.14p per litre at the pump while diesel cost an average of 142.15p per litre, weekly official figures show. The RAC , which tracks daily prices, said between Saturday and Thursday average prices rose by 3p per litre for petrol, and 5p per litre for diesel. In the US on Tuesday, average petrol p...