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US-Israel war with Iran caused the largest jump in petrol and diesel prices in over three years. The rise from 3% in the year to February was "largely due to increased fuel prices", while
conflict has caused a global energy shock on a par with the oil crises of the 1970s, driving up prices of everything from fuel to groceries. Despite piling additional pressure on already hard-pressed Americans
oil and goods pass, Lammy flew to Washington last week to hold talks with JD Vance, the US vice-president, and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio. In his first interview since the visit, Lammy
prices and stabilise the market. The country has invested billions of dollars in increasing its oil production capacity from 3 to 5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2027. As it has grown its ability
oil and gas prices would certainly feed through to prices. But other factors made a decision on rates "very, very difficult", he said ahead of the next decision on 30 April. The [IMF warned
US has also lost credibility with European and Middle Eastern allies. His frustration boiling over, Trump lashed out in an Easter Sunday social media post: “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards
US-Israel war on Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran) means for everyday households, it’s hard to fault. “Australians are poorer because of this shock to oil prices and energy prices and all the other commodity
conflict is over," he said. Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director told me, the world faced a "slower moving shock" while the World Bank's president Ajay Banga told me about the impact on economically poorer
oil stockpiled at sea, high prices cushioning the impact, and a large domestic market, noting the country is used to “much harsher” conditions after years of pressure. ## War diplomacy - **Impasse likely despite pressure tactics:** Retired
impacted the worst. However, rising inflation is hurting us all,” she said. “It’s not an Africa story – it’s a global story. For instance, the supply chain shock has been worse in Asia
oil prices soaring since the US and Israeli attacks on Iran began in February. Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said the conflict would probably continue to raise prices for energy, food
impact on domestic bills. The start of the war in Iran pushed oil and gas prices sharply higher, though they did not reach the same levels as during the aftermath of Russia's invasion
conflict.](/news/liveblog/2026/5/6/iran-war-live-trump-says-hormuz-operation-paused-amid-us-tehran-talks) The war has blocked hundreds of vessels, stranded thousands of people and brought roughly 20 percent of global oil trade to a virtual standstill. The incident shows that the situation remains dangerous
Iran war on 28 February. Venkatakrishnan warned of a broader impact of the rise in energy prices if the war dragged on. “Higher oil prices and the longer they go on will have an impact
impact of the Iran war. The Bank’s rate-setting monetary policy committee (MPC) voted to leave borrowing costs on hold at noon on Thursday, after its latest rate-setting meeting. The vote
impact of the crisis in the Middle East triggered by the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran. The chief executives of HSBC, [Barclays](https://www.theguardian.com/business/barclay), Lloyds, NatWest and Santander have been asked
us that oil price hikes trigger a chain reaction across the economy,” economist Kamran Butt [told](https://www.dawn.com/news/1981185) the Dawn newspaper. “They increase transportation costs, push up the prices of daily-use commodities
price increases, fertiliser shortages and stock market volatility – the effects have been felt faster than in most previous conflicts. Why? There are few clear answers — but analysts say several factors might help explain why this
prices at about $100 (£74) a barrel. While US forces have proved capable of stopping ships coming out of Iranian ports, they have still not demonstrated the capacity to open the strait to vessels coming
US involvement in the international mission to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. “We believe this would be desirable,″ he said. Trump later appeared to rebuff his overtures, saying on social media that