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impacted after Iran effectively closed the [key Strait of Hormuz waterway](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno) in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on the country. In recent weeks, companies around the world have warned that supply
Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran).** Earlier on Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) [cut its growth forecasts for 2026](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) based on the impact of the war and said any further escalation
Iran is on “life support”](/news/2026/5/11/trump-says-ceasefire-on-life-support-slams-iran-response-to-us-proposal). On Monday, Trump said he would suspend the petrol tax, but did not specify an end date. “Yup, we’re going to take off the gas
war on Iran. The vital shipping route normally carries about one-third of the world’s seaborne fertiliser trade, raising fears that rising fuel and fertiliser costs could place further pressure on farmers already struggling
price is right, and with Trump’s short-termism and disregard of traditional US allies, Xi could be persuaded to take a more vocal line vis-a-vis Iran,” Loss said. “Taiwan might
gas, as well as helium for high tech industries and feedstocks for fertiliser, are having an increasingly heavy impact on millions of people a long way from the war zone. The fertiliser crisis risks causing
war on Iran. One ship, the CMA CGM Kribi, exited the Strait of Hormuz at the start of April. ## Lost revenues The prolonged disruption in Hormuz is likely to drag the economies of the Gulf
impact of a global energy shock and providing relief to customers affected by shipping constraints in the strait of Hormuz.” The strait, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply
prices have fallen sharply and Asian stock markets have risen on hopes of a deal that could bring an end to the US-Israel war with Iran. On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said
war on Iran has cost the US military $25bn so far. “Prospects for any near-term resolution to the Iran conflict or a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remain dim,” IG market analyst Tony
Iran war has dragged on long enough that any extra reserves in the system are being used up, and other suppliers do not have enough capacity to replace supplies that come through the Gulf
impact of the United States-Israeli war on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz on the world economy. The war has damaged energy infrastructure across the Gulf, while critical exports like
gas and electricity bills were behind a bigger than expected drop in the UK's inflation rate, official figures show. The rate of inflation, which measures price rises over time, fell
war broke out, Brent crude – the global benchmark for oil prices – closed at $72.48 per barrel. After Iran closed the waterway on March 4 and began attacks on vessels attempting to sail through, traffic came
Iran war had added to the "devastating cost-of-living crisis" people have been struggling with for years. "It's only the Lib Dems with a real plan to protect people from Trumpflation
Iran. Friday’s move, even though its [impact on lowering prices is questionable](/economy/2026/4/13/energy-prices-rise-despite-jones-act-suspension-by-trump), reflects a broader push by the White House to dampen politically sensitive fuel price spikes before November’s midterm elections, where
impact on consumers would be less severe. Oil has risen close to $120 during the Iran conflict but has since fallen back, although it remains above pre-war levels, and [on Tuesday, a barrel
prices have eclipsed the high set during the Iran oil crisis. Relaxing sanctions will allow imports of jet fuel from India, which was previously a key supplier to the UK and Europe. Russian crude
Iran war driving up ink prices? And will crisp packets be colourful again? ## What have Japanese companies said? In a statement, Calbee said its decision to switch to black-and-white packaging was a response
impact on food prices globally next year, according to one of Britain’s most powerful property and farming companies. Mark Preston, [executive trustee of the 349-year-old Grosvenor Group](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/may/28/trump-tariff-war-global-damage-grosvenor-duke-westminster), controlled