UK drivers' dash for fuel at start of Iran war boosts retail sales - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxOajdTYndDUklRcXJMdWtvNGJ1Y3hRZmRRN0c3dXRpNlVPMnVtSmdHRDNtTXhROW9EbUtUODZUem9ualFqV1UyZlEtRDJick5pbkVoOXZ5bTBhSUVuZlRKY0RCcDRqTUlzWTY4Wk9zY01NbkRIT2dEdU91bW9zYXo4eG9hQWZlX3NUcktCTWlDbUlzU1Nf?oc=5" target="_blank">UK drivers' dash for fuel at start of Iran war boosts retail sales</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

British motorists rushed to buy fuel immediately after the start of the Iran war, leading to a 6.1% increase in fuel sales and a 0.7% rise in overall retail sales in March.

Retail sales in Great Britain rose by 0.7% in March, driven by a 6.1% surge in fuel sales as motorists filled up amid escalating fuel prices due to the Iran war.

UK retail sales volumes increased by 0.7% in March, with a significant 6.1% rise in fuel sales as motorists responded to rising fuel prices amid the Iran conflict.

UK retail sales returned to growth in March, driven by motorists stocking up on fuel as prices increased due to the Iran war, according to official figures.