Iran conflict raises inflation fears as global trade badly hit

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Container costs are surging, while shipments are having to be diverted as a result of the rapidly escalating war

UK food and drink exporters are warning of “significant challenges” as the Iran conflict intensifies, amid wider fears the war could also trigger an upturn in inflation and availability issues across multiple food and drink categories.

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