Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Oil

Gulf states’ scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of Trump

Reluctance to cheerlead alleged US ceasefire efforts reflects suspicion talk of peace could be another foil for escalation

The Guardian - UK

Asian stocks fall and oil prices rise again as Middle East war shows no signs of relenting

Oil prices continue to fluctuate as Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway through which a fifth of the world’s crude typically passes, remains shut

The Independent UK

Oil exec handed largest ever fine over contract rigging

A court has fined an oil company $5 million and its chairman $1 million for cartel conduct in a case brought by the competition watchdog.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive

The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive

The Independent UK

Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?

Gold has long enjoyed a reputation as a financial “safe haven” during stormy times. But over the past few months of geopolitical chaos and market panic, the precious metal has moved more like a roller coaster than a steady ship at anchor.

The Conversation

Best Foods for Senior Dogs and Cats

Just like humans, pets experience physical changes as they age. Senior dogs and cats may become less active, develop joint stiffness, gain or lose weight, and face digestive or immune challenges. Because of these changes, their dietary requirements are different from those of younger pets. Feeding aging pets the right…

Times Pets

British forces will start seizing Russian shadow fleet ships, PM announces

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK would join allies in intercepting the sanction-breaking tankers, in a joint attempt to ‘go after’ them ‘even harder’.

Evening Standard

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Starmer orders British commandos to seize Putin’s shadow fleet vessels

France, Belgium and Sweden have already boarded Russian ships in recent weeks as they attempt to cut off funding for Moscow’s war

The Independent UK

Royal Marines Commandos to seize Russian ‘shadow fleet’ ships in Channel as Starmer targets Putin regime funding

Sir Keir Starmer said military will ‘go after’ sanction-breaking ships ‘even harder’

Evening Standard

UK armed forces authorised to board Russian tankers in British waters

Prime minister approves tougher action against shadow fleet of oil vessels attempting to evade sanctions

The Guardian - UK

US Postal Service to introduce 8% fuel surcharge on packages

Surcharge, spurred by oil price spikes due to the Iran war, is set to take effect on 26 April and run until January 2027

The Guardian - US

Soybeans Rally Late as Trump/Xi Meeting Scheduled

Soybeans rallied late on Wednesday, with contracts up 6 ¼ to 16 ¾ cents at the close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 17 cents at $10.98. Soymeal futures were down 70 cents to $2.60, with Soy Oil futures up 90 to 137 points. The White House...

Barchart

Cotton Push Higher into Wednesday’s Close

Cotton futures posted 15 to 56 point gains on the Wednesday session. The US dollar index was $0.253 higher at $99.495. Crude oil was down $1.06 on the day and nearly $5.00 off the lows. The Seam showed 2,087 bales sold on Tuesday at an average of 68.17 cents/lb. The...

Barchart

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns oil could hit $150 amid Iran‑US war, causing 'global recession'

Larry Fink, BlackRock’s CEO, warns that Iran’s ongoing threats could push oil to $150 a barrel, risking a deep global recession. Even post-ceasefire, regional instability around the Strait of Hormuz may keep prices elevated for years. He stresses the regressive impact on consumers and urges accelerated investment in alternative energy…

The Times of India

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Axios

Instability rocks Houston energy summit as Iran war, AI jolt oil markets

It's a split screen of oil markets upended by the Iran war and an AI-supercharged power sector.

The Independent UK

UK ‘absolutely not’ facing blackouts or rationing, says energy minister

Energy minister Michael Shanks stated the UK is "absolutely not" planning for blackouts or rationing, asserting the nation has a "strong and diverse range of supplies." This assurance comes amidst Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for oil and gas. Experts told MPs that…

The Independent UK

Post office set to add 8% surcharge on packages in first-ever fuel fee

While new for USPS, fuel surcharges are common in shipping, with FedEx and UPS recently raising fees as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices

Barchart

Stocks Finish Higher on US Push to End Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.67%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.56%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Newsroom.co.nz

Truckies worry as diesel slows to a trickle: ‘Shortage would bring economy to its knees’

Newsroom forecasts just 17 days' diesel by Sunday. Plus, Z Energy chief executive Lindis Jones gives his first interview since the start of the oil shock, agreeing business needs to work with ministers in something akin to a wartime governance of national unity. Jonathan Milne reports.

Barchart

Dollar Supported by Ongoing US-Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.22%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and moved higher after Iran said it rejected the latest US peace proposal. Also, Wednesday's US economic news, showing the Feb import price index ex-petroleum posting its biggest increase in 4 years,...

MarketBeat

Energy Stocks Surge on Oil Spike: Buy, Hold, or Take Profits?

Energy stocks are rallying amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, but investors must decide whether to stay invested or lock in gains.

Barchart

As the Oil Shock Sends Energy Stocks Soaring, Buy These 3 Now

Oil prices spike on ongoing war concerns, sending energy stocks into rally mode. However, a long-term outlook is vital.

Barchart

Crude Oil Prices Slide on Hopes Diplomacy Will End Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -2.03 (-2.20%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.1344 (-4.34%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply on Wednesday in hopes that US-Iran diplomacy can end the war in Iran. Also, the unexpected increase in weekly EIA crude...

The Conversation

Driving in the wrong direction: why NZ’s oil consumption is at a 5-year high

New Zealand’s latest quarterly energy report shows electricity production was above 90% renewable and emissions from generation fell to the lowest level on record.

The Conversation

This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy today

On October 6 1973, the Yom Kippur War – mainly involving Egypt, Syria and Israel –triggered one of the biggest energy crises of the 20th century. Eleven days later, several Arab members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced they would stop selling oil to countries supporting…

1 … 30 31 32 33

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Dow Jones Industrial Average

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.