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conflict continues. The biggest economic impact of the war so far has been a surge in energy prices. Around a fifth of the world's oil and gas is transported through the Strait of Hormuz
prices have clearly been the leading preoccupation for airlines since the start of the conflict in Iran, there is another looming concern that particularly affects Europe: the risk that supplies could actually run short
effect to follow were not. Iran has survived the initial strikes and remains defiant, [closing the strait of Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/iranian-forces-ships-seized-strait-of-hormuz-us-peace-talks) in a move that has blocked off a fifth of the global
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 Sycamore said in a note
conflict. Official figures released last week showed inflation jumped by almost a percentage point to 4.6% in the year to March and the highest in two and a half years. But the more than
Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon!” The surge in oil prices have compounded the typical price increases seen this
fuels shipping route has proven to be a main point of leverage in the war. ## ‘No quarter’ for enemies? Moulton also asked Hegseth about his past [statement](/news/2026/3/14/analysts-say-us-threat-of-no-quarter-for-iran-violates-international-law) that US forces would allow “no quarter
effects will be increasingly severe, impacting everything from agriculture and transport to the price of food and basic goods, worsening the plight of families already facing a cost-of-living crisis. “Conventional economics tells us
conflicting messages about the prospect of renewed negotiations between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures, the primary benchmark for global prices, jumped more than 7 percent in Asia on Monday as the outlook
effect found that, when weighing both the costs and the benefits of the conflict, 51% say it has not been worth it. > double quotation mark54% say U.S. military action in Iran has had a mostly
Iran has caused severe disruption for airlines, featuring widespread cancellations, airspace closures and a looming [jet fuel crisis](/news/2026/4/16/jet-fuel-shortage-why-iran-war-could-ground-flights-in-europe). “35 percent of pharmaceuticals move by air, and about 90 percent of critical or life-saving
US-Israel war with Iran, according to the RAC. It follows weeks of rises after the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz - a key transit route for oil and gas - dramatically pushed up wholesale
effects should be short-lived. Viva’s Corio facility is one of two domestic refineries that reduce Australia’s heavy reliance on direct imports of ready-to-use oil products from Asia. A fire [broke
effects already evident. “The situation of children across the country is extremely concerning,” she explains. “We’re seeing the spread of child illnesses across the country. Dropout rates are extremely high right now, and they
fueling inflation and stressing wallets, an area of concern for US President Donald Trump with mid-term elections coming up in November and his Republican Party at risk of losing seats. A new, four
effectively closed by Iran for more than six weeks in response to US and Israeli attacks, sending the price rocketing and prompting fears of shortages. IEA executive director Fatih Birol told AP there could soon
effect on April 8, but have failed to reach a broader agreement. Iran has demanded a permanent end to hostilities, while Trump has insisted Tehran must first lift what he calls its blockade
fuel prices depends on a guaranteed and lasting end to the economic and military pressure against Iran and its allies.” In a statement on social media on Thursday, Iran’s parliamentary speaker and lead negotiator
prices. [According](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/04/the-big-chart-price-of-oil-through-history/#:~:text=But%20by%202005%2C%20when%20global,global%20financial%20crash%20of%202008.) to an April 17 article by the World Economic Forum, from the mid-1980s when the Tanker War took place, to the start of the new millennium, a barrel
US Navy's USS Cincinnati littoral combat ship (LCS) arrives for a port call at the Ream Naval base, located in Cambodia's southern coast in Preah Sihanouk province, on Jan. 24, 2026. Several vessels