# Bank of England’s Greene says inflation risks exceed expectations

https://mins.news/en/item/108366

- Reuters, 2026-10-20 18:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/bank-englands-greene-says-inflation-risks-are-bigger-than-thought-2026-10-20/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad7b7e6ab53aa0001d9b3a7

> Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said the energy price shock from the Iran war poses a greater-than-expected risk of a broader inflation pickup. She reiterated that interest rates should rise.

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