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US blockade of Strait of Hormuz begins
The US has begun its blockade of the key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz
13 Apr 2026,9 mins
Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads
The Strait of Hormuz remains almost shut to shipping, hurting economies around the world
10 Apr 2026,9 mins
09/04/2026 GMT
Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
09 Apr 2026,9 mins
What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills
Ships are starting to move through the Strait of Hormuz, but hundreds are still backed up
08 Apr 2026,9 mins
Ten days of Ukrainian drone strikes reduce Russia's seaborne crude oil exports
Ukrainian drones have struck Russia's oil export facilities in the Baltic and Black Seas.
07 Apr 2026,9 mins
Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows
Japan relies on the Middle East region for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports.
06 Apr 2026,9 mins
French container ship reportedly passes through Strait of Hormuz
First western-owner container ship passes through the crucial Gulf trade route - reports
03 Apr 2026,9 mins
Countries hold summit over Strait of Hormuz trade crisis
More than forty countries hold talks to try to re-open the vital shipping lane
02 Apr 2026,9 mins
Could there be a revival of the coal industry?
As Asia struggles without fuel imports, we explore the increased use of 'dirty' fuels.
01 Apr 2026,9 mins
Why Sri Lanka is raising electricity prices for most households
Sri Lanka is forced to increase power tariffs as energy costs begin to bite
31 Mar 2026,9 mins
Why is the cost of diesel rising faster than other fuels?
The cost of diesel is rising faster than other fuels since the start of the war in Iran
30 Mar 2026,9 mins
Fears of fuel shortages lead to panic buying in Australia
Petrol and diesel pumps are running dry at hundreds of service stations across Australia.
27 Mar 2026,9 mins
Meta and Alphabet shares fall following social media trial defeat
Tech giants shares down as investors ponder implications of social media legal setback.
26 Mar 2026,9 mins
Asian economies feel the pain of the US-Israel war with Iran
A lengthy conflict could prove ‘traumatic’ say Asian Development Bank
25 Mar 2026,9 mins
State of emergency in the Philippines over fuel
The Philippines declares state of emergency as the US-Iran conflict cuts fuel supplies.
24 Mar 2026,9 mins
Markets rally as Trump signals progress with Iran
President Trump signals possible progress towards ending the Middle East conflict
23 Mar 2026,9 mins
'Work from home and limit flights', urges IEA, as fuel crisis deepens
The International Energy Agency says everyone needs to cut their energy consumption
20 Mar 2026,9 mins
Gas prices soar after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran
Gas prices rise sharply following an attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan energy complex.
19 Mar 2026,9 mins
Oil shock spreads global strain
Oil prices climb above 109 dollars after airstrikes hit a key Iranian gas facility
18 Mar 2026,9 mins
Oil prices continue to surge
Oil prices continue to rise as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut.
17 Mar 2026,9 mins
Oil tensions and global trade risks
Oil routes in the Gulf face new risks as tensions rise
16 Mar 2026,9 mins
US eases Russian oil sanctions
Russia said it had about 100 million barrels of oil currently in transit
13 Mar 2026,9 mins
Shipping workers all at sea
As the Strait of Hormuz remains shut what is being done to keep seafarers safe?
12 Mar 2026,9 mins
'Largest ever' oil reserve release agreed by 32 countries
International Energy Agency member countries agree to release some emergency oil reserves
11 Mar 2026,9 mins
Energy price shock as US/Israel war on Iran continues
Saudi oil firm Aramco, warns of "catastrophic consequences" if oil routes remain shut.
10 Mar 2026,9 mins
Bangladesh rations fuel for private motorists
The US/Israel war with Iran has disrupted global oil supplies.
09 Mar 2026,9 mins
US allows Russian oil sales to tackle rising prices
India has been granted a 30 day waver to buy sanctioned Russian oil to ease supply fears
06 Mar 2026,9 mins
Can Gulf countries export oil before storage runs out?
Crude oil supplies from Iraq and Kuwait could stop shipping within days
05 Mar 2026,9 mins
Crude warning: Energy experts warn Strait of Hormuz closure could force oil price higher
Oil and gas traders took a breath after Trump pledged help in the Strait of Hormuz
04 Mar 2026,9 mins
Strait talking: Energy markets rocked as conflict intensifies
Energy prices spike after Qatar closes its LNG base and the Strait of Hormuz remains shut
03 Mar 2026,9 mins