General · 29 June 2026
US Iran truce lifts UK growth outlook after oil drop
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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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