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increase in those who are struggling or in trouble with their bills and finances. Almost 90% of 2,068 consumers surveyed by PwC said they were concerned about the cost of living, and almost
Iran war, which are [damaging steel companies](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/17/iran-war-energy-uk-europe-steel-chemicals) and the wider manufacturing sector. Reform’s overtures have received a mixed reception across the industry. One of the plan’s authors, the boss
expensive end of the market. “There has been weakness in Sydney and Melbourne property prices, but from a first home buyer perspective it hasn’t been in the markets that benefit them,” Burg said
Iran war. Sales of electric cars in continental Europe rose by 51% in March. The International Energy Agency has [called the disruption](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/war-iran-is-causing-biggest-energy-crisis-history-iea-says-2026-04-21/) in the strait of Hormuz the “biggest energy crisis
Iran ends, that gas prices will "drop like a rock." It is unclear when the war will end, but even when it does and the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, gas prices could still remain
expense of Nigel Farage’s Reform party gains, while the Greens appeared to be struggling to convert increased votes into seats. The text on reversing [Brexit](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/eu-referendum) was part of a broader declaration
increasingly on the hunt for green leaves, slowly venturing into the office more, and occasionally treating ourselves to larger, more expensive protein and fibre-packed options as we prioritise health, human connection and flexibility. Cutting
increase the volume of monthly handouts and electronic coupons to Iranians to partially compensate for [one of the highest food inflation rates](/features/2026/3/25/amid-us-israeli-attacks-people-in-iran-struggle-to-survive-ailing-economy) in the world. Each person is currently eligible for the equivalent
Iran](/tag/israel-iran-conflict/). Since early March, the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are shipped during peacetime, has been effectively closed and shipping traffic
Iran has allowed passage by vessels from select countries that need to negotiate their transit with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In April, the US announced a [naval blockade](/news/2026/4/24/how-long-can-iran-survive-the-uss-hormuz-blockade) on ships entering or leaving
war on Iran that is impacting fuel supplies globally, including Australia. Inflation is still causing havoc on household budgets. Government programs are costing more than ever. We’ve read hundreds of budget paper pages
Iran have compounded these pressures further. Sudan, which relies heavily on imported fuel, has found itself caught in the disruption to Gulf energy supply chains and shipping routes, driving already strained fuel supplies tighter
expensive for the US – both economically and politically. The US military has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and vessels since April 13. Last week, it deployed a third aircraft carrier strike group with
expense of workers’ rights and pay](https://www.theguardian.co.uk/us-news/2026/apr/21/healthcare-nurses-gig-work-ai-apps). ## **Stat of the day: Almost half of EU’s busiest flight routes are ‘hard or impossible’ to book on trains**  on Iran. The talks are expected to focus on trade relations and mark the first time a US president has visited China in nearly a decade. In recent decades, the US and China
Iran to take the initiative has come”. - **How are Trump’s negotiating tactics being received?** The president’s impatience and rough-house diplomatic style, including his frequent online posting, has been a key stumbling block