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Back to profileCost of crude oil races higher as Donald Trump pledges to block Iranian ports
Brent Crude, the benchmark, shot up by eight per cent to 103 a barrel, with prices fluctuating around this highly elevated level.
Pain at the pumps as diesel prices hits highs not seen since 2022
Diesel has jumped above £1.90 a litre – a rise of around 50p a litre in some areas of the UK since the outbreak of the war.
Market jitters as doubts raised about ceasefire and oil prices rise
Oil prices have risen, reflecting the highly cautious sentiment, with Brent crude back above $97 a barrel.
Price of oil tumbles as global stocks rebound on two-week ceasefire
There is a chance that the cost-of-living crisis consumers are already having to deal with may not be quite as painful.
Shell cuts gas production outlook blaming Middle East conflict
Prices still remain around a third higher than before the conflict, reflecting the deeper structural shock to energy markets.
Easter getaway begins amid soaring price of fuel
The increases will be painful on the pocket.
Oven Pride firm McBride sees ‘first signs’ of supply shortages due to Iran war
The closure of this small waterway has big consequences for a raft of industries.
Oil prices on the rise again
High hopes have been replaced by fresh frissons of fear about the duration of the war with Iran after President Trump’s bellicose speech, which gave no indication the conflict was very close to ending.
Oil prices retreat and stock markets rally on Iran war resolution optimism
Investors are clinging to high hopes of an end to the war with Iran in weeks.
OpenAI completes largest funding round ever
The enthusiasm from private investors and institutions to own a slice of OpenAI, before any potential IPO, is like a rising tide lifting all ships.
Topps Tiles shutting 23 stores as part of cost-cutting measures
Higher payroll costs aren’t going away, freight costs are likely to rise amid higher energy costs, and household confidence has taken a battering.
Unilever nearing deal worth £11.9bn to merge food unit with US rival McCormick
Unilever is in a mood for spring cleaning to shine more light into fresh strategies to power its profits.