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Tesco warns Mideast war could hit profits

Britain's biggest supermarket chain says rising food costs linked to the Mideast war could squeeze profits, even after reporting higher annual earnings.

Published Apr 16, 2026, 4:20 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Britain's biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, warned Thursday that its profits could be affected by the Mideast war driving up food costs. The company said this caution even as it posted higher earnings for its last financial year.