# Jim Mellon

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-20**: Urgent supermarket price warning issued — FDF chief executive Karen Betts and retail analysts publicly warn that the lagged impact of the Hormuz blockade, along with rising energy costs, will drive up supermarket prices over the next six to twelve months.
- **2026-05**: UK inflation holds steady; food inflation eases — Despite economist expectations of a rise to 3%, headline inflation remains unchanged and food inflation moderates, masking underlying cost pressures from the Strait of Hormuz disruption.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### Strait of Hormuz Closure to Inflate UK Food Prices with a 6-Month Lag, Supply Experts Warn
2026-07-25 11:12:26 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 6

Industry leaders are warning that the supply chain blow from the Strait of Hormuz’s closure will reach UK supermarket shelves only after a 3-6 month lag. As manufacturers absorb higher raw material and shipping costs, procurement and logistics teams are racing to redesign routes and build inventory before the full price wave hits.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/hormuz-supply-chain-impact-food-price-lag-6-months

### 12 Staple Foods Face Price Hikes as UK Supermarkets Warn of Lagged Hormuz Inflation
2026-07-25 11:10:44 · Sector: retail · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 6

A dozen everyday grocery items from bread to tea are at risk of significant price increases as the Strait of Hormuz closure finally filters through supply chains. With food inflation currently easing, UK grocers are grappling with when and how to pass on rising input costs without losing price-sensitive shoppers.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/uk-supermarket-food-price-warning-hormuz-12-staples-risk

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