General · 29 June 2026
US Iran truce lifts UK growth outlook after oil drop
Lower fuel costs are easing pressure on household bills and helping to improve the UK’s economic prospects. UK growth forecasts were upgraded after a truce between the United States and Iran reduced oil prices, easing inflation expectations and supporting a brighter outlook for the economy, according to Bloomberg on June 29, 2026. Brent crude fell below $80 per barrel following the agreement, marking a key shift in energy markets.
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