Hormuz Strait Crisis Impacts UK Consumers
The UK's secret 'Turnstone' exercise reveals how a closed Strait of Hormuz could leave Britons scrambling for food. Even though the conflict is far away, it's hitting home: rising fuel prices, higher mortgage rates, and potential shortages of CO₂ (critical for food preservation and fizzy drinks) are just the start. With 'just-in-time' supply chains vulnerable, everyday items like tomatoes-which travel from harvest to shelf in just 5-7 days-are at risk. The IMF warns the UK will be hardest hit among advanced economies, proving distant wars truly affect us all.
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