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price of Russian crude oil, allowing for a windfall of cash for Russia. Previously, Russian crude oil was at $46 per barrel. In March, it clocked in at $78 per barrel. This led
led to jet fuel prices increasing far more than those for crude oil. "We have had five refinery closures in the last two-and a-bit years in Europe, whereas jet fuel demand has been
oil crises of the 1970s, driving up prices of everything from fuel to groceries. Despite piling additional pressure on already hard-pressed Americans, the latest GDP figures out this week showed the economy motoring along
weeks, targeting oil export facilities, in particular, like never before. Now, in a rare interview, the commander of all Ukraine's unmanned systems has told the BBC such attacks will escalate and claimed his drone
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
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oil price has calmed, although they remain about 25p above what they were before the war per litre and diesel remains more than 40p higher. And then there's the jump in airfares in March
week ceasefire ends on Wednesday 22 April. Trump’s comments followed a wave of speculation about a new round of negotiations, after 21 hours of talks on the weekend. Those ended with the US vice
oil prices soaring since the conflict began. Earlier this month, government officials drew up [a worst case scenario](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvxp4xnrwdo) of food shortages, including chicken and pork, by the summer if the war continues
increase baggage fees, raise fares](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5785258/jet-fuel-airline-cost-iran-war-oil) Jet fuel prices [have roughly doubled](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5785258/jet-fuel-airline-cost-iran-war-oil) since the start of the U.S. and Israeli-led war, and airlines in Europe — which imports about
increasingly willing to contest control of global shipping lanes, raising questions over whether longstanding international laws governing the world’s seas are beginning to unravel. So, what is the latest dispute over the Panama Canal
led by Norway, have moved fastest on electrification, helped by higher wages, generous subsidies and extensive charging infrastructure installed by the government. Last week Europe’s only all-electric car manufacturer, Sweden’s Polestar, reported
led the Chinese ministry of commerce on Saturday to issue a counter-injunction. Although it is true Iran is now producing more oil than it can export, it appears for the moment enough tankers
prices spiralling. Henry said the “socially optimal” rate for a windfall profits tax was “approximately” 100%, suggesting the revenue could be invested in a sovereign wealth fund, used to fund nature repair and reform personal
led by the US](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78lj4976lvo) over their support for Israel during the Yom Kippur war. That policy came alongside a co-ordinated cut to oil production. Oil prices more than doubled, there
oil and raw material prices has led to businesses [preparing to raise prices](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/23/uk-braces-for-price-rises-driven-by-iran-war-as-economic-confidence-plummets), putting more pressure on household finances and hitting consumer confidence. The Which? consumer insight tracker for the month
prices skyrocketing, rattled the global economy, and proved a major strategic advantage in negotiations to end the war. Breaking that chokehold would ease global economic concerns and deny Tehran a major source of leverage
increasing criticism over the conflict, including from segments of his own base. “Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER
increase from this year's allocation of a little under $1 trillion. ### A diplomatic stalemate While the ceasefire with Iran has been in place for three weeks, there's been little progress on a diplomatic
week. The meals are funded by the village’s one-megawatt solar installation, which generates roughly 10m won ($6,800) in net profit each month. “Residents eat lunch together every day, so we see each