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Dollar Gains as Crude Rallies and Stocks Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 6-week high today and is up by +0.31%. Doubts over a US-Iran peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz are boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Reuters reported that Iran's Supreme Leader said enriched uranium must stay in...

Fertiliser: the forgotten history linking the agricultural commodity and empire in wartime

Fertiliser: the forgotten history linking the agricultural commodity and empire in wartime

Fertilisers are not just an agricultural input: they are a strategic resource hidden at the centre of geopolitical conflict. The US and Israel’s war on Iran and the related disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are sending shockwaves through the global farming system. A large share of the…

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India wants return of stranded ships before sending more to Gulf

India wants return of stranded ships before sending more to Gulf

India's priority is to bring back its ships stuck near the Strait of Hormuz. Only after these vessels are safe will India consider sending ships to load fuel. This move comes as the conflict has disrupted vital energy supplies. India relies heavily on the Strait for crude oil and cooking…

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Tehran politicians are holding back military from striking US fleet, Iranian MP tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview, a senior member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission tells Euronews that political authorities have actively restrained the military from attacking US naval assets — but warns Tehran will sink a US warship if that check is gone.

India to prioritise releasing stranded vessels in Hormuz, may resume tanker loading when conditions improve, says official

India is ensuring the safe passage of its ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions in the region are impacting global shipping. Authorities are coordinating for cargo loading operations. Indian tankers will resume operations only when the security situation is deemed safe for commercial movement. This focus ensures the well-being…

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EU cuts 2026 growth forecast as Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes inflation up

The EU has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast after the Strait of Hormuz crisis sent energy prices sharply higher earlier this year. With no end to the conflict in sight, rising energy costs are fuelling tensions among member states calling for additional fiscal support measures.

India’s next big energy bet may come straight from China’s coal handbook

The Strait of Hormuz closure is impacting Asia's chemical industry, pushing India to emulate China's coal-to-chemicals model for energy and food security. Despite domestic coal challenges and technological gaps, India is investing heavily to boost its coal-based chemical production, potentially extending the fossil fuel's demand.

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Oil Price Today (May 21): Crude oil rises slightly after two days of fall as Iran-US issue fresh threats. What lies ahead?

Oil Price Today (May 21): Crude oil rises slightly after two days of fall as Iran-US issue fresh threats. What lies ahead?

Oil prices saw marginal gains as fresh threats between Iran and the US heightened concerns over the Strait of Hormuz closure. While Iran examines a new US proposal, President Trump indicated talks are on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes. The ongoing blockade of the vital waterway continues…

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Oil rebounds on uncertainty over Iran peace deal and inventory drawdowns

Oil rebounds on uncertainty over Iran peace deal and inventory drawdowns

Oil prices surged Thursday amid persistent supply worries stemming from the Iran war's uncertain conclusion and a significant U.S. inventory draw. Concerns are mounting over dwindling global stockpiles as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely inaccessible, impacting crucial energy shipments. Analysts suggest a breakthrough in talks is unlikely if concessions…

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US military boards Iranian oil tanker suspected of breaching blockade

US military boards Iranian oil tanker suspected of breaching blockade

United States military forces boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. This action escalates pressure on Iran. The vessel was searched and redirected. It is the fifth commercial ship intercepted since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian shipping. This is part of efforts to force Tehran back…

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UAE Says Its Pipeline To Bypass The Strait Of Hormuz Is Almost Halfway Done

UAE Says Its Pipeline To Bypass The Strait Of Hormuz Is Almost Halfway Done

The UAE said the pipeline it's building to bypass the Strait of Hormuz is almost halfway complete after accelerating construction while the key waterway remains closed as a result of the war in Iran.

International Business Times

Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz With Island Checkpoints and Transit Fees: Report

Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz With Island Checkpoints and Transit Fees: Report

Ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz are now subject to a multi-tiered clearance process by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which can include affiliation checks, inspections, and diplomatic intervention, according to a new report.

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Crude Oil Prices Plummet on Speculation Strait of Hormuz Could Soon Reopen

Crude Oil Prices Plummet on Speculation Strait of Hormuz Could Soon Reopen

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -5.89 (-5.66%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.1911 (-5.35%). Crude oil and gasoline prices plunged on Wednesday, with gasoline falling to a 1.5-week low. Crude price plummeted on Wednesday after President Trump said the US is in...

Digital bottleneck: How Iran wants to use internet access as leverage in the war

Digital bottleneck: How Iran wants to use internet access as leverage in the war

Tehran is floating the idea of charging the world’s largest tech companies – including Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon – for using the undersea internet cables crossing the Strait of Hormuz in a new attempt to exploit its control over the critical waterway to ratchet up economic pressure on the…

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Iran's threat to Hormuz submarine cables

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to impose permits on submarine fiber-optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This move could disrupt global data flow, impacting financial transactions and government communications. While some countries have alternative routes, Qatar, hosting a key cable terminal, faces significant impact. Repairing damaged cables…

Crude Oil Prices Tumble on Hopes the Iran War Could Soon End

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -4.43 (-4.25%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.1264 (-3.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today on optimism that diplomacy may finally end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices remained sharply...

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Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns

A critical warning from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization highlights a looming global food price crisis. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to cause a major shock to food supplies. This disruption could lead to severe price hikes within the next six to twelve months.

As Iran mulls tariffs on Hormuz internet cables, how might the fees threaten Europe?

The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the cables in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Drivers ditch cars for bikes as fuel prices continue to soar

Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz means the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts have increased

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India prepares to send oil tankers through Hormuz for new supply

India is preparing to resume sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz to pick up oil and energy cargoes from Middle East suppliers for the first time since the Iran conflict began. State-run Shipping Corporation of India is ready to restart operations in the Persian Gulf once it receives approval…

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Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects

Two Chinese oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows positive comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. They suggest a resolution to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran is nearing. Oil prices have eased on these developments. Negotiations with Iran are ongoing, with…

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NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says

NATO is not currently planning a mission in the Strait of Hormuz, with the alliance’s top commander saying any such operation would first require unanimous political approval from all 32 member states.

Why India And UAE Are Building A Hidden Super Corridor

The world is entering one of its most unstable and unpredictable periods in decades. Wars are intensifying across the Middle East, global shipping routes remain under threat, and even a single attack near the Strait of Hormuz can shake fuel prices and economies worldwide within hours. As many nations struggle…

The Economic Times

UK allows diesel and jet fuel imports from Russian crude via sanctions carve-out

Britain will allow imports of diesel and jet fuel refined in other countries from Russian crude oil, creating a sanctions exemption aimed at easing soaring fuel prices caused by Middle East conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.

Crude Oil Prices Slip on Diplomatic Hopes to End Iran War

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.89 (-0.82%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0645 (-1.72%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Tuesday after the dollar index ($DXY ) jumped to a 6-week high. Crude prices also moved lower after President Trump late...

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