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currently at a fraction of pre-war levels. The conflict has contributed to a sharp rise in global oil prices, with the global benchmark Brent crude rising to [$109 (£80) a barrel on Monday
current US-Israeli war on Iran has sent oil prices soaring at a time when Germany and other European countries are still reeling from the economic crises spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and [Russia
Iran militarily in the conflict. Beijing has denied such claims. When the conflict started on 28 February, analysts [forecast some short-term gains for China](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/trump-us-iran-middle-east-china). Rising oil prices hurt the US more
prices. Although they have risen more than 50% since before the conflict with Iran, they are some way off the levels seen before the last financial crisis, when oil hit $147 dollars a barrel
US-Israel war with Iran, which has pushed up energy prices worldwide. Many countries are already facing fuel shortages and introducing measures to reduce consumption. The International Energy Agency said on Thursday that Europe
conflict began has spiked the price of oil, fuelled inflation and threatens a deep economic crisis that could trigger recessions around the world.  of food shortages, including chicken and pork, by the summer if the war continues
US ended its naval blockade. Trump had said on Friday that the naval blockade would continue until a deal was agreed by the two countries. Stock markets were mixed on Monday. In Europe, FTSE
prices to soar. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned in a statement on Saturday that "no vessel is to move from its anchorage in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman
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
currently under a two-week ceasefire. Trump hopes to put pressure on Iran by targeting two economic drivers - the huge tolls it was demanding ships pay to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
oil prices were $98 a barrel in afternoon trading after topping $100 earlier on Monday. **We’ve got vision here of [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) commenting on the AI-generated image he posted
prices. World leaders have welcomed the news with cautious optimism amid mixed messages from the US and Iran: ## United States “The Strait of Hormuz is completely open and ready for business and full passage
oil, gas, chemicals and fertiliser remain largely stranded by Iran’s shutdown of the strait and the subsequent US naval blockade of Iranian ports. In the worst-case scenario of a prolonged
current oil prices do not reflect the severity of what is going on in the Middle East. While prices have retreated from $100 a barrel, crude oil is still far more expensive than
oil supplies and contributed to rising prices. Countries around the world have been forced to seek alternative supplies and implement austerity measures to keep their economies afloat. Despite the breakdown in direct engagement, diplomacy continues
conflict. ## Five big stories 1. ***Iran war*** | JD Vance was expected to fly to Islamabad at the head of a US diplomatic delegation on Tuesday [if Iran agrees to further talks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/20/jd-vance-to-lead-us-delegation-in-pakistan-if-iran-agrees-to-talks)
current Secretary General of ASD Europe (Aerospace, Security, and Defence Industries Association for Europe). "Are Europeans sufficiently aligned with the US, according to Trump's tastes?" That is the wrong question for Washington
currently faces a 10% US tariff for most of its goods. However, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that the levies may be restored by the beginning of July to the levels
oil prices and talk stock market prices up,” Sayigh said. “But also, I suspect, because he’s preparing the ground for more revelations about what is being negotiated with Iran.” ## Trump says Iran will ‘never