UK retailers and consumer groups warn that shoppers are likely to face higher prices through the summer, and possibly beyond, even if US-Iran ceasefire talks succeed. Both outlets report that cost pressures are already being transmitted into shop prices, driven by disruptions to global shipping routes and the knock-on effects of higher energy costs. They also point to increases in the prices businesses pay for raw materials. The Guardian adds that inflation data indicate price pressures do not quickly disappear even if the conflict ends, describing the economic impact as likely to last for “many months to come.” Retail Gazette similarly says that while ceasefire discussions could reduce one source of disruption, broader drivers such as shipping frictions and energy and input costs continue to raise operating expenses for UK firms. The outlets agree that these factors are feeding through to what consumers pay at retail, and that only a minority of businesses appear to remain unaffected by the wider disruptions. Overall, the reports present a picture of persistent retail inflation risks tied to global logistics and input prices rather than solely to the immediate conflict itself.