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global energy and trade flowing freely again," Starmer said in a statement ahead of the summit. Trump has criticized European countries for rejecting or hesitating to get involved in the war with Iran
global energy and trade flowing freely again," Starmer said in a statement ahead of the summit. Trump has criticized European countries for rejecting or hesitating to get involved in the war with Iran
global energy policy. While Opec production is dominated by Saudi Arabia, the UAE had the second highest spare production capacity. In other words, it was the second most important swing producer, capable of increasing production
trade directly targets the regime's primary revenue lifelines," he said. 
Global Market Intelligence, which compiles the PMI survey, said: “A rapid acceleration of input cost inflation was seen across the UK construction sector in April. “Aside from the post-pandemic surge in input prices from
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
import, export and transit of defence and military equipment”, among other things. The memorandum was set to automatically renew every five years “unless a written notice of intention to denounce is given
strait of Hormuz. Last week the head of the International Energy Agency said flight cancellations would come soon if oil supplies from the Middle East were not restored, adding that [Europe had only six weeks
strait,” he said. ## Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ Bessent also noted that China and Russia have vetoed efforts to condemn the Iranian blockade of Hormuz at the United Nations Security Council. Beijing and Moscow had blocked
important maritime routes in the world. Since the start of the war, access to the strait has been heavily restricted, with periods of partial or [near-total closure](/news/2026/4/18/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-over-us-blockade-of-its-ports). The exact origin of the name
trade routes such as the 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
strait of Hormuz has led to a rise in energy prices, raising inflation forecasts, borrowing rates and the [likelihood of a global recession.](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) Market jitters have also amplified existing concerns about whether
strait of Hormuz? Should there be a long-term procedure whereby any ship that passes through would have to pay a toll or seek permission from Iran?” he says. But, as all recent American presidents
trade’ into Iran, as Trump hints at return to talks in Pakistan The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said any US-Iran agreement to end the war **must include “very detailed” measures
Hormuz to pay a toll in cryptocurrency. Reports have emerged of Iran already receiving a number of payments in crypto for ships transiting through the strait. “It is common for jurisdictions subject to heavy sanctions
trade and significant volumes of liquefied natural gas and fertilisers, Iran has been able to impose economic costs on the US, as well as the rest of the world. That, say experts, has given
trade analytics firm Kpler. "They're in a worse position than anyone else." In Europe, one group rang alarm bells. The Airports Council International Europe, a group representing airport operators, sent a letter
strait of Hormuz? Well it was open at the beginning of this conflict,” Reeves added. The chancellor said there was confusion about Trump’s aims for the conflict, which had destabilised the world economy. Entering
imports about 65% of the jet fuel it uses, a significant portion of which comes from the Middle East under normal circumstances. But the closure of the Strait of Hormuz means those supplies cannot