# Unilever expects annual cost inflation of between €750 million to €900 million.

*business · news · 2026-04-30 · The Sunday Times*

## Key points

- Unilever now expects annual cost inflation of €750-900 million, up €350-500 million from forecasts.
- Frequent but smaller price hikes will mainly affect Unilever's home care division and emerging markets.
- Unilever affirmed full-year guidance despite projecting further price increases due to Iran war cost pressures.
- Results are the first since Unilever revealed plans to merge its food business with McCormick in a $44.8 billion deal.

**Companies:** Unilever, Procter & Gamble, McCormick
**Countries:** United Kingdom, United States, Iran, Germany

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