Oil5 Aug 2026UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war beganThe price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fallUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.5 Aug 20264 Aug 2026BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil priceHigher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.4 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Heating oil prices almost double since Middle East warAverage retail prices are peaking at 92% higher than normal due to the war.4 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war beganIncidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.3 Aug 202630 Jul 2026Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran warDisruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.30 Jul 202627 Jul 2026Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacksThe US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.27 Jul 202627 Jul 2026'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeksThe Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.27 Jul 202623 Jul 2026Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since MayThe price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.23 Jul 2026...
