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increases by the Federal Reserve to counter rising inflation on [global energy markets](/economy/2026/5/12/global-energy-crisis-highlights-meagre-oil-buffers-in-developing-world) caused by the Hormuz blockade. A key sticking point in negotiations between the US
inflation rate rose to 3.3% in the year to March, after the US-Israel war with Iran caused the largest jump in petrol and diesel prices in over three years. The rise from
US industrial policy, which has pushed TSMC to commit $165bn to its [Arizona operations](https://www.bbc.co.uk/reel/video/p0lcvgsh/watch). While Huang stopped short of committing to price rises, he said: "Inflation, yes, did cause [our] costs
inflated fuel and fertiliser costs caused by the US-Israel war on Iran. The ACCC launched the litigation against Coles and Woolworths in 2024 after a period of sharp grocery price increases
US and Israeli strikes by closing the strait of Hormuz shipping route and attacking oil-producing neighbours, have sparked gloomy forecasts about rising inflation and mortgage costs. More than 1 million UK households [could
inflation. The fast-rising prices of construction materials have also squeezed builders, some of whom have halted work to see if the war would end, he noted. ## ‘Must endure hardships’ Facing a budget crunch amid
caused major logistical delays. Protesters are demanding lower fuel costs and improved security, as theft and extortion by organised criminal groups increase across the country’s highways and rural areas. And as global grain prices
US-Israel war on Iran has placed a significant strain on energy-importing Southeast Asian economies, particularly Indonesia and the Philippines. The resulting pressure on trade balances has contributed to capital outflows and weaker currencies
caused by US-Israeli attacks. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, said Tehran also wanted sanctions lifted, frozen funds released, and an end to the US marine blockade, according to IRNA news agency
US businesses and families can use. The new rule will “allow businesses to choose the refrigeration systems that work best for them, saving them billions of dollars. This will be felt directly by American families
increase is devastating’: US readers on toll of rising gas prices With the US and Israel’s war on Iran now in its seventh week, with a [fragile ceasefire](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/middle-east-ceasefire-doubt-israel-lebanon-iran-oil-tankers) in place since
caused a global energy shock on a par with the 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
US-Israel war on Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran). As the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, [summoned bank chiefs for talks aimed at containing the fallout](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/19/bank-bosses-meeting-rachel-reeves-impact-iran-war-uk-economy), twin reports from top accounting firms underlined the scale
caused by the [US-Israel war on Iran](/news/liveblog/2026/5/6/iran-war-live-trump-says-hormuz-operation-paused-amid-us-tehran-talks) has sent the price of crude oil soaring. Crude oil is the main ingredient in petrol. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passage of the Gulf
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caused a fire at a major [energy hub in Fujairah](/news/2026/5/4/uae-reports-missile-and-drone-strikes-incoming-from-iran), marking the first such incidents in a Gulf state since a US-Iran ceasefire on April 8. The UAE blamed Iran for the attacks
increased rainfall in the southern parts of South America and the United States, parts of the Horn of Africa and Central Asia. It can also cause drought in Australia, Central America, Indonesia and parts
caused no injuries or material damage. Earlier Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had launched a missile attack at an airbase in Jordan hosting US forces, after also targeting Kuwait and Bahrain. The missiles targeted
caused turmoil in global energy markets since the first strikes at the end of February. In retaliation, Iran has effectively closed the strait of Hormuz, a [vital export route for oil from the Gulf
caused by Tehran’s Hormuz blockade and the US naval siege on Iran. Still, Heurlin said Beijing has been reluctant to get involved in the crisis. “In terms of Iran, the Chinese have sort