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global energy shock caused by the Iran war. The stunning loss of the UAE, a longstanding [Opec](https://www.theguardian.com/business/opec) member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show
global economy, defend a shared rent and speak with a coordinated voice to Western consumers. That institutional fiction has just collapsed. When the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from OPEC and the expanded
war on Iran entering its 60th day, experts warn that there is no end in sight, as negotiations continue to be “stalled” amid soaring oil prices and inflation. The US and Israel launched their attack
global economic slowdown caused by excessively high energy prices and the resulting drop in demand, the risk of a financial crisis due to disruptions in regional financial centres, and threats to Russian companies that have
energy prices, it said it expected the Bank to raise interest rates by a quarter point in July to 4%, although it cautioned that a rise in borrowing costs from Threadneedle Street at its next
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
war on Ukraine. “Trade turnover reached $4.8bn last year [2024], but we believe that the potential for our mutual trade is much greater,” Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov told an intergovernmental commission on trade
Iran have compounded these pressures further. Sudan, which relies heavily on imported fuel, has found itself caught in the disruption to Gulf energy supply chains and shipping routes, driving already strained fuel supplies tighter
effects that could permanently reduce future output and cashflow.” Forced shutdowns could permanently eliminate 300,0000 to 500,000 barrels a day worth $9bn to $15bn.  Kharg
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
Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5766431/us-iran-trump-lng-supply-strait-of-hormuz-qatar) "We woke up this morning with a very different set of fuel assumptions than we had when we went
effectively closing off the narrow strait. In addition, Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries' oil and gas refineries have caused further disruption in global supply. As a result, some international experts [say](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org
effectively closing off the narrow strait. In addition, Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries' oil and gas refineries have caused further disruption in global supply. As a result, some international experts [say](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org
energy markets. The standoff over the narrow waterway – through which about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passed through during peacetime – raised doubts about whether stalled peace negotiations would resume. Iran
Iran war will force planes to be grounded. Energy minister Michael Shanks said the government is closely monitoring UK jet fuel stocks and working with airlines, airports, fuel suppliers and other governments, as carriers face
Iran war. Sales of electric cars in continental Europe rose by 51% in March. The International Energy Agency has [called the disruption](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/war-iran-is-causing-biggest-energy-crisis-history-iea-says-2026-04-21/) in the strait of Hormuz the “biggest energy crisis
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
effects are yet to be seen, Chan said, adding that next quarter's GDP figure is likely to be weaker due to trade disruptions caused by the conflict. China's latest GDP target and economic
global coal producer, as well as an oil and gas producer. But in recent years, Colombia's government has been diversifying its economy and [transitioning away from fossil fuels](https://www.npr.org/2025/11/11/nx-s1-5582812/climate-colombia-fossil-fuels-renewable-energy-cop30), the single biggest
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. It's against