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UK Salad Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict

4/10/2026

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  • The ongoing US-Israel war with Iran is driving up salad prices in the United Kingdom.
  • Analysts attribute the rise to higher energy costs caused by disruptions in Middle East oil and gas supplies.
  • Jimmy Russo, president of the Lea Valley Growers' Association, reports a 90% rise in gas prices and higher fertilizer costs.
  • The Food and Drink Federation predicts UK food inflation could reach at least 9% by year-end.