Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=Rru2bmp2jsz Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter How Iran War Could Affect Mortgage Rates and Pensions [PVW5PmoViJ7] Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 2026 EDT The conflict in the Middle East is affecting major freight routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. About a fifth of the world’s oil and a third of its fertiliser supply usually pass through the strait. While suppliers initially may be able to swallow the rising costs, it won’t be long until they are passed on to the consumer. But what does this mean for you at home? Mary Downer, money reporter for The Times, outlines how the conflict may affect household budgets, mortgage rates and pensions. #economics #middleeast #ukfinance #supplychain #costofliving Read the best of our journalism: Listen live to Times Radio: Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: Find us on Facebook: Find us on X: Find us on Instagram: 2Xe4dMHLaKi bQ9aK3Zpz2D pFoawaGDSng 2eJ3nRG7r92 Vro93Dz8L1W lmGG0u1hpEt
The conflict in the Middle East is affecting major freight routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. About a fifth of the world’s oil and a third of its fertiliser supply usually pass through the strait. While suppliers initially may be able to swallow the rising costs, it won’t be long until they are passed on to the consumer. But what does this mean for you at home? Mary Downer, money reporter for The Times, outlines how the conflict may affect household budgets, mortgage rates and pensions. #economics #middleeast #ukfinance #supplychain #costofliving Read the best of our journalism: Listen live to Times Radio: Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: Find us on Facebook: Find us on X: Find us on Instagram: 2Xe4dMHLaKi bQ9aK3Zpz2D pFoawaGDSng 2eJ3nRG7r92 Vro93Dz8L1W lmGG0u1hpEt