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94 resultsfor “importance of Strait of Hormuz for oil”

Business

Iran war forces job losses, reverse migration in India’s ceramic hub

Strait of Hormuz, a lifeline for India’s gas imports, continues. Meanwhile, the war continues, with the US on Sunday capturing an Iranian cargo vessel, even as Washington says it is willing to hold another

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 21
World

When will Strait of Hormuz be ‘safe’ for commercial shipping again?

Hormuz when reopened, he added. “The level to which that is acceptable is a matter for each insurer according to their own appetite,” Anderson said. “Risk is often multifaceted” for the vessels trying to transit

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 28
Conflicts

Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz

important waterways located between Iran and Oman. A fire broke out in the engine room, and while 20 sailors were rescued, three remained trapped inside the stricken vessel. Their remains were found weeks later when

Al Jazeera English14h ago
Politics

UK steps up plans for potential shortages caused by Iran war

Hormuz, a key shipping channel through which 20% of the world's oil and liquid natural gas usually passes, has sent oil prices soaring since the conflict began. Earlier this month, government officials drew

BBC NewsApr 25
Politics

How the US-Israeli war is collapsing the sanctions regime on Iran

Hormuz, a chokepoint through which approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil and LNG passes, it began demanding transit tolls from vessels navigating the strait. The fees, typically starting at $1 per barrel, were

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 28
Politics

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves

oil and gas exports can get through. "If that's the aim, well it was open a few weeks ago," she said. She said the UK prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel

BBC NewsApr 15
Business

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 3.75%

strait of Hormuz has began to push up inflation around the world. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures showed the rate of inflation in the UK [rose to 3.3% in March](https://www.theguardian.com

The Guardian World15h ago
Politics

How the Iran war is hitting the UK

Strait of Hormuz open after Iran war.” Earlier this month, The Independent reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer risked US President Donald Trump’s wrath as he “refuses to let US use UK bases

Al Jazeera EnglishYesterday
Politics

Some Iran-linked ships have crossed US blockade, data suggests

Hormuz has become a focal point of the US-Israel war with Iran after Tehran effectively choked off one of the world's most important shipping lanes. The disruption to shipping since the conflict began

BBC NewsApr 17
Business

Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears

important that people buy as much fuel as they need, but no more, no less,” Bowen said. ## ‘Very challenging incident’ Incident controller Mark McGuinness said a “significant leak” of highly flammable gases and liquid hydrocarbons

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 16
Politics

Ed Miliband to double down on net zero with measures to combat Iran energy shock

strait of Hormuz was reopening – but those hopes were dashed over the weekend, with Iran insisting it would remain under “strict control”. ![Ed Miliband speaks to the media outside BBC Broadcasting House in London last

The Guardian WorldApr 20
Politics

No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive

important confidence-building measure, a signal from the US that it is serious about a second round. It will also give Tehran good reason to return to the table,” he said. But he added that

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 16
Politics

U.S.-Iran peace talks still in limbo after Iran seizes ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz, with no signs the two sides were close to resuming negotiations. [![People at the Kapikoy border crossing between Turkey and Iran, in eastern Van province, Turkey, March 2, 2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4055x4055+1269+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F05%2F59%2Fdb51cff74d82ba83477a71df6940%2Fap26061721060765.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/g-s1-118339/iran-internet-access-turkey) ### [Middle East

NPR Topics: NewsApr 23
Politics

The GCC has unity, it now needs joint defence and development

important economic integration projects that would guarantee development and stability. In the present moment, the GCC must continue to make clear its categorical rejection of any attempt to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 19
Science

Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

oil and gas demand slowed in 2025 compared with 2024 – not just in electricity generation but in the overall energy mix. The current war threatening the Gulf may further lower demand for fossil fuels

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 21
Conflicts

U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship. And, tariff refund portal launches

Strait of Hormuz reopened to stabilize oil markets. He has also set a red line for Iran's nuclear program. The average price of gas is hovering at near $4 a gallon for regular. Keith

NPR Topics: NewsApr 20
Science

We can make sure another Chornobyl disaster does not happen, here is how

Strait of Hormuz have sent oil and gas prices soaring, driving up the cost of transport, food and energy for millions of households all over the world that are already dealing with a prolonged cost

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 26
Politics

Starmer will not be swayed by Trump’s ‘small and petty’ insults, says Lammy

Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane through which much of the world’s oil and goods pass, Lammy flew to Washington last week to hold talks with JD Vance, the US vice-president, and the secretary

The Guardian WorldApr 19
Business

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Hormuz, in terms of its compliance with freedom of navigation for all merchant vessels and secure passage,” said Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the United Nations shipping agency, the International Maritime Organization. The Norwegian Shipowners

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 17
Politics

Is India’s Chabahar dream in Iran dead?

oil docks at the port of Kalantari in Chabahar, 300km (186 miles) east of the Strait of Hormuz, January 17, 2012 [Raheb Homavandi/Reuters] ## What’s in Chabahar port for India? In southeastern Iran, perched

Al Jazeera EnglishYesterday
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