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oil prices were $98 a barrel in afternoon trading after topping $100 earlier on Monday. **We’ve got vision here of [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) commenting on the AI-generated image he posted
oil, gas, chemicals and fertiliser remain largely stranded by Iran’s shutdown of the strait and the subsequent US naval blockade of Iranian ports. In the worst-case scenario of a prolonged
current oil prices do not reflect the severity of what is going on in the Middle East. While prices have retreated from $100 a barrel, crude oil is still far more expensive than
conflict continues into the middle of the year and oil prices remain above $100 a barrel.  A farmer harvests wheat crops in the suburbs of Peshawar, Pakistan
oil supplies and contributed to rising prices. Countries around the world have been forced to seek alternative supplies and implement austerity measures to keep their economies afloat. Despite the breakdown in direct engagement, diplomacy continues
oil prices](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/30/oil-price-news-highest-since-2022-us-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz) triggered by conflict, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). The institute said ministers should also temporarily cut fuel duty by 10p and bring in a new energy
conflict. ## Five big stories 1. ***Iran war*** | JD Vance was expected to fly to Islamabad at the head of a US diplomatic delegation on Tuesday [if Iran agrees to further talks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/20/jd-vance-to-lead-us-delegation-in-pakistan-if-iran-agrees-to-talks)
oil prices to soar. Later, [Iran began charging tolls](/news/2026/3/26/tehranstollbooth-how-iran-picks-who-to-let-through-strait-of-hormuz) for passage through – a move until now unheard of for a strait. Despite a fragile ceasefire, Washington, in an attempt to pressure Iran, has imposed
currently faces a 10% US tariff for most of its goods. However, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that the levies may be restored by the beginning of July to the levels
current Secretary General of ASD Europe (Aerospace, Security, and Defence Industries Association for Europe). "Are Europeans sufficiently aligned with the US, according to Trump's tastes?" That is the wrong question for Washington
oil prices and talk stock market prices up,” Sayigh said. “But also, I suspect, because he’s preparing the ground for more revelations about what is being negotiated with Iran.” ## Trump says Iran will ‘never
current situation is unbearable for the United States, while we have not even begun yet.” Behind the veneer of confidence, however, analysts say Iran is increasingly reliant on control of the Strait of Hormuz
conflict in the Middle East hits the economy. Here are five key takeaways. Not that long ago, most economists were expecting interest rates to fall this year. The Iran war changed that. Although the Bank
prices. Its analysis found that Nigerian Bonny Light crude had risen by 66 percent since the start of the Iran war, from about $70.14 per barrel to an average of $116.84, while other African countries
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [What's it like to negotiate with Iran? We asked people who have done it](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-5783873/iran-talks-islamabad-nuclear-jcpoa) But the prospects for renewed diplomacy remain unclear. Iranian state media said Tuesday
currently no plans to participate in the next round of Iran-US talks”**. The **Fars** and **Tasnim** **news agencies** had earlier cited anonymous sources as saying “the overall atmosphere cannot be assessed as very positive
current situation”. “Giorgia Meloni doesn’t want to help us in the war. I’m shocked,” Trump said. “Do people like the fact that your president isn’t doing anything to get the oil
prices hover above $100 and eventually hit $150, Trump’s deal-making power could evaporate as his domestic support crumbles under the weight of rising energy costs. Sachs warned that a sustained closure
price has surpassed $100 a barrel. Even at the conservative estimate of $90 a barrel, Iran has earned at least $4.97bn over the past month from its ongoing oil exports. By contrast, in early
Iran, attacks hit QatarEnergy's LNG facilities. Energy experts tell NPR it could take several months to repair them. A return to full production capacity could take years. QatarEnergy did not respond