Iran war sees energy bosses' personal wealth soar as UK households pay the price

EXCLUSIVE: Iran war sees energy bosses' personal wealth soar as UK households pay the price Research has revealed the "winners" of the Middle East conflict include executives at energy producers - as ordinary families are feeling the pinch through higher billsMoneyGraham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor15:36, 03 Apr 2026View 7 ImagesEnergy bosses are quids in on paper while households count the cost of the Middle East crisis (Image: Getty Images)Energy bosses have seen their personal fortunes surge thanks to the Middle East crisis, while millions of UK households are left reeling.‌Fat cats running four of Britain’s biggest industry giants are among those whose shareholdings have jumped in value amid expectations that oil and gas producers will rake in a “phenomenal” Iran war windfall.‌They are included on a list of 10 industry bigwigs from around the world whose holdings have leapt by a combined £66million since the crisis began at the end of February, analysis shared with the Mirror has revealed.‌Yet while their wealth - on paper at least - has risen sharply, ordinary people are paying the price of what has been dubbed “Trumpflation”.Drivers have been hammered by a record leap in pump prices since the Donald Trump and Israel’s war with Iran erupted. As millions head off for the Easter getaway, the national average for unleaded stands at 154.45p - up nearly 22p a litre since the start of the conflict. Diesel has soared 43p a litre to average 185.23p.Meanwhile, experts warn household energy prices could jump by £288 to £1,929 a year by the summer if the war drags on. And the Food and Drink Federation forecasts grocery bills could leap by up to 10% this year, even if the conflict is resolved in the next two to three weeks. The government is also facing a huge bill for the crisis, which is estimated to have added billions of pounds to the government’s debt interest payments because of growing investor uncertainty.‌READ MORE: Iceland boss says ministe...