'I don't want the children to see us worried': UK families feel financial hit of Iran war
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Business & Economy

Naomi, a mother from Chorley, Lancashire, is facing increasing financial pressure due to rising fuel prices since the Iran war began on February 28. She is spending about £30 extra a week on diesel to take her daughter Riziah, who has health issues, to the hospital. In addition to travel costs, she is worried about the expected rise in energy bills for her home, which needs to be kept warm for her daughter's health.
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