Multiple reports say the UK economy is expected to show signs of the impact from the Iran war in coming data releases, primarily through rising fuel prices. The Independent notes that economic performance had been stronger than expected before the war’s breakout, but that subsequent events are likely to affect activity. The Belfast Telegraph similarly reports that the effects of the Iran conflict are expected to become visible in April, with surging fuel prices described as a key driver. The coverage links higher fuel costs to broader economic pressures, though the articles do not present detailed figures or specific GDP or inflation forecasts in the provided excerpts. Taken together, the reporting suggests that while the UK economy may have appeared relatively resilient earlier in the period, the move higher in fuel prices associated with the conflict is expected to weigh on households and businesses and show up in official statistics after the war begins. The articles focus on timing—how soon effects appear in monthly or quarterly measures—rather than attributing any single data point to the conflict.