Retail sales rose by 1.7% in March mostly due to high gas prices from the ongoing conflict with Iran. Gas station sales were boosted by the war.

Retail sales rose by 1.7% in March mostly due to high gas prices from the ongoing conflict with Iran. Gas station sales were boosted by the war.

ONS says sales up by 0.7% in March, spurred by big rise in fuel purchases and sunny weather helping retailers