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Business

Oil price touches $100 a barrel as energy market may be past ‘point of no return’

fuels is expected to increase over the summer travel season. Analysts at HFI Research [said last week](https://www.hfir.com/p/wctw-the-oil-market-has-reached-the) that the market had “reached the point of no return” and could

The Guardian WorldMay 26
World

Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping

prices has government backing, but not everyone in the music industry is on board. It is currently voluntary and fewer than a third of arena and stadium concerts took part, according to the last figure

BBC NewsApr 25
Business

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

UK is particularly dependent on imports, which make up 65% of what we need. Two of the refineries that closed were British, leaving just four in operation here. For airlines, fuel is a major expense

BBC NewsMay 3
Business

Air France-KLM cuts capacity growth forecast amid expected $2.4bn fuel bill rise

prices in response to the increase in fuel costs. Earlier this week, Europe’s airport trade body warned that the regions smaller airports may not survive if [jet fuel shortages](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/16/europe-supply-jet-fuel-iran-war-flight-cancellations-iea) lead

The Guardian WorldApr 30
Business

Tui sees 10% fall in revenue from UK customers booking summer holidays

UK customers, who have become more cautious due to the Iran war. Overall, it noted a shift in demand from Eastern to Western Mediterranean destinations, with customers also booking trips closer to departure dates

BBC NewsMay 13
Business

Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England meeting

UK mortgage holders are expected to see their payments rise, the Bank says, but around 25% of those who fixed at higher rates should see their payments fall, despite recent increases in rates. Given events

BBC NewsApr 30
Business

Heathrow passenger numbers dip as demand for international travel ebbs amid Iran war fallout

current fuel supplies stable”. He added that while passenger numbers in April were weaker compared with the same month in 2025, so far it had been the busiest month at the airport this year. However

The Guardian WorldMay 11
Business

Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters

prices soared. At present, West, South and East Africa rely primarily on importing refined petroleum products from the Middle East, meaning they are highly vulnerable to disruptions there. Neighbours of Nigeria – Cameroon, Togo, Ghana

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 12
Business

Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts

currently the fastest growing of these major economies - while Japan has not yet reported, its growth figure is expected to be lower than the UK. The IMF prominently forecast last month that the UK would

BBC NewsMay 14
Politics

Thursday briefing: ​Why the US president is losing support from crucial allies

UK](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/85c3fd87fb4e9d094c2d9e63d7cceb330937e325/650_0_5615_4492/master/5615.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Donald Trump’s war on Iran is having a big impact on prices globally. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Donald Trump is an unpopular US president. In the wake of the US-Israel

The Guardian WorldApr 23
Business

UK economy grew faster than expected in March

fuel as prices rose sharply. Some economists said the March figures pointed to signs of so-called "front loading", suggesting that businesses and consumers were bringing forward activity ahead of expected shortages in supply

BBC NewsMay 14
Business

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

currently being quoted is for crude oil to be delivered in June. The conflict has triggered a global energy crisis with prices rising sharply, while some countries are facing fuel shortages. [Asia has been

BBC NewsApr 20
Politics

Reeves cuts VAT on summer days out to 5% as part of cost of living support

fuel duty increases](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/20/planned-fuel-duty-rise-to-be-scrapped-says-keir-starmer) that were due to take effect in September and December. The chancellor also confirmed she would suspend import tariffs on some foods, saying: “I expect supermarkets to pass these

The Guardian WorldMay 21
Business

What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?

fuel direct debit households under the current energy cap would be £1,490. That means the 1 July figure is a 12% increase, similar to the 13% rise under the previous assumptions. Ofgem previously changed

BBC NewsMay 27
Politics

From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills

UK energy prices is that the price of gas often dictates the price of electricity, as gas-fired power stations are often the bit of energy that helps supply meet demand. Plans to weaken that

BBC NewsMay 13
World

Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid

current cost](https://oilprice.com/) of oil, a primary source of fuel, is nearly $111 a barrel. Big aid agencies, still reeling from US and European [funding cuts](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/series/aid-cuts), have been badly caught

The Guardian WorldApr 29
Business

Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

currently towers over all its rivals when it comes to total e-commerce market share. In the US, Amazon accounts for 40.5% of all [online retail sales,](https://www.statista.com/statistics/274255/market-share-of-the-leading-retailers-in-us-e-commerce/) while its nearest rival Walmart

BBC NewsMay 17
Business

EasyJet summer holiday bookings down on last year amid Iran war uncertainty

UK was the most vulnerable country in Europe to potential jet fuel shortages should the [strait of Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/26/strait-of-hormuz-visual-guide-trickle-of-ships-iran) remain closed. The airline said that customers should “book with confidence” amid signs that

The Guardian WorldMay 21
Politics

Starmer’s failure to demonstrate strong values ‘driving away progressive voters’

currently have the kind of hunger for radicalism more frequently associated with challengers from the Brexit-facing right.” The polling found Starmer was viewed negatively by three-quarters of voters – similar levels to the former

The Guardian WorldMay 7
Science

Pollen season in UK and mainland Europe extended by climate breakdown

UK, northern France and Germany, and in eastern Europe. Separate research has highlighted the danger of invasive species such as common ragweed. Its pollen is projected to become a common health problem across Europe

The Guardian WorldApr 22
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