The cost of living in the UK has been significantly impacted by the ongoing conflict between America and Israel's war with Iran, which has seen significant increases in petrol prices and other issues. The Foreign Office is working around the clock to help Britons stranded in the Middle East return home, a process that involves a long and complicated process. The government is in a holding position as to assess the impact of the conflict, but is uncertain about how long it lasts and how severe it becomes. Concerns about the impact on the economy are also being raised by the conflict. The cost of heating oil, used by many homes that are not on the gas network, has also been significantly increased.