Rural UK ‘particularly at risk’ of diesel shortages if Iran war continues

<p>OECD forecast sets out economic risks from conflict, pointing to potential shortfalls to key energy products</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/03/oecd-predicts-spate-of-recessions-globally-if-iran-conflict-drags-into-2027">OECD predicts spate of recessions globally if Iran conflict drags into 2027</a></p></li></ul><p>Rural areas in the UK would be particularly at risk of diesel shortages if the conflict in Iran continues to squeeze supplies, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has warned.</p><p>The OECD predicted economic growth of 0.9% in the UK this year – a modest upgrade from the 0.7% it feared in March when it last updated its forecasts. It said government spending will help to support the economy in the short term.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/03/rural-uk-particularly-at-risk-of-diesel-shortages-if-iran-war-continues">Continue reading...</a>