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rise in energy prices if the war dragged on. “Higher oil prices and the longer they go on will have an impact on the economy,” he said. “And we do care. We’ve not seen
petrol prices in the month accounted for most of the month’s inflationary uplift, the data showed. Phil O’Donaghoe, the chief economist at Deutsche Bank, understands mortgage holders’ frustration. “The irony is that there
petrol prices are rising, and the global economy is under strain because of knock-on effects of the Iran war. Relations with the UK's former best friend, the United States are worsening
rises driven by Iran war as economic confidence plummets” and “UK prepared to deploy RAF Typhoons to keep Strait of Hormuz open after Iran war.” Earlier this month, The Independent reported that Prime Minister Keir
us that oil price hikes trigger a chain reaction across the economy,” economist Kamran Butt [told](https://www.dawn.com/news/1981185) the Dawn newspaper. “They increase transportation costs, push up the prices of daily-use commodities
rising fuel costs and living expenses. While many of the fast food stocks haven’t released updated revenue forecasts, the general pessimism has infected investors who assume customers are spending less on takeaway. There
US efforts to escort ships through the strait of Hormuz prompted Iranian reprisals. But the UK has been hit particularly hard by higher borrowing costs since the onset of the conflict – with some investors [blaming
rise as much as 20c a litre and more service stations face temporary fuel outages, according to Vlado Vivoda, honorary fellow at the University of Queensland’s sustainable minerals institute. “I don’t think there
us energy security. You can’t solve a fossil fuel crisis by doubling down on fossil fuels.” Government sources insist the process of deciding whether these fields can be exploited is “ongoing”. Ministers are also
US-Israel war on Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran). Inspired by the country’s [Cool Biz energy-saving initiative](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/jun/17/japan.justinmccurry), Tokyo officials hope the measure will cut dependence on air conditioning. Cool Biz, launched
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
rising fuel costs. The organisers of the protests have not been clearly identified. The Dublin government has sent in the army to remove protesters, and arrests have been made at several sites. As with
US dollar now trading at more than 390 pounds on the black market, while fuel prices have surged sharply, driving up the cost of transport, food, and basic goods. The Sudanese government did announce
US was also feeling the pinch in terms of higher gasoline prices. The Iranians, he said, were using the economic damage as leverage. "This is their weapon of deterrence," he added. By contrast, he believes
rising cost on to the customer, they absorb it themselves. That is hard for those who're already working with slim margins. A year ago, when the US and China were locked in a trade
petrol and using cars as usual and not to change their travel plans amid fears over potential jet fuel shortages. Twice weekly meetings of the contingency planning group of ministers are being led by Darren
rising at even higher rates. The blockade has also stopped Iran’s empty tankers returning to port, where they could serve as storage facilities. Iran is running very low on ways to store its output
rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible? At least three vessels have been targeted in [hijackings](/news/2026/4/27/suspected-pirates-steer-cargo-vessel-towards-somalia) this week off the coast of Somalia in what analysts fear is a replay
petrol. And my satnav is glitching." "People are annoyed," Alexander tells me. "Especially those with small businesses. They lose customers when they can't access the internet." "It feels like we're going backwards," says
petrol prices to a four-year high. Here is what we know as the conflict enters day 62: ## In Iran - **Iran speaker dismisses blockade’s impact on oil:** Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said