Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil - AP News

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil  AP News

Oil jumps and shares fall after US president address

The US president called on nations that need Gulf oil to take the lead to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

Your Summer Travel Is About to Be Hit With Fuel Surcharges - WSJ

Your Summer Travel Is About to Be Hit With Fuel Surcharges  WSJ

Everything rises and BYD capitalises on oil crisis

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Thursday briefing: ​Why does Donald Trump have it in for the UK?

In today’s newsletter: Britain’s refusal to be drawn into ​t​he Iran war has triggered a backlash from the White House​, with the president’s fury expos​ing the fragility of this once unshakeable partnership Good morning. Another week, another tirade against the UK from Donald Trump. The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has further inflamed tensions in the special relationship, which was already under strain from attacks by the capricious US leader. So far this week, Trump has once again mocked ...

By Patrick Greenfield

European stocks plunge after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’

Stocks listed in Europe fell on Thursday, as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's address on the Iran war.

Which consumer services are adding a fuel surcharge (or not) as oil prices rise?

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Goldman Sachs economist sees Iran war testing China’s self-reliance

Andrew Tilton, chief Asia-Pacific economist at Goldman Sachs, speaks to the South China Morning Post about the long-term future of China’s economy after the “two sessions” in Beijing and ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit – all during an oil crisis sparked by the US-Israel war against Iran. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions series. What impact will the oil shock arising from the Iran war have on the growth of Asian economies this year? Asia is greatly...

By Ralph Jennings

Iran war: Trump says US campaign 'nearing completion'

Donald Trump said US forces would bring Iran "back to the Stone Ages" as he addressed the American people on the war. Iran has vowed a "crushing" response. DW has the latest.

5 key takeaways from Trump’s first address to nation since start of Iran war

In his televised speech, Trump does not commit to a timeline to end the war in Iran and says he may bomb energy and oil infrastructures if negotiations are unsatisfactory

By Shweta Sharma

Dollar Declines as President Trump Signals He May End Iran War

Independent filling stations suffer ‘huge’ losses under soaring gas prices

One filling station owner says fuel price rises have never been so bad ‘for as long as I’ve had a filling station’

Himalayan kingdom Bhutan hikes fuel prices due to Middle East war - The Straits Times

Himalayan kingdom Bhutan hikes fuel prices due to Middle East war  The Straits Times

Trump threatens to send Iran back to the stone age

In a speech, the US President tried to justify a war he struggles to muster much interest in

By Freddie Hayward

US can ‘easily take' Iran oil, unsure if Americans have patience for war: Trump

Trump said the US could “very easily” seize Iran’s oil resources, but acknowledged that such a move may not align with public expectations.

Seoul stocks drop nearly 4.5% amid dashed hope for swift end to Middle East war

Seoul stocks fell sharply Thursday, as US President Donald Trump's renewed threat of strikes against Iran rattled investor sentiment and pushed up global oil prices. The Korean won weakened against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 244.65 points, or 4.47 percent, to 5,234.05. The index opened more than 1 percent higher, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, amid hopes for an end to the monthlong war in the Middle East, which began in late February following U

By The Korea Herald

Oil prices rise, markets slump following Trump speech

Markets have recoiled as war jitters over Iran deepened, with stocks sliding, oil surging well over $100 per barrel and the dollar firming after US President Donald Trump dashed hopes for clarity on when the Middle East conflict might end.

Trump Threatens To Escalate Iran War But Says End Is Very Close

"We are going to finish the job. and we're going to finish it very fast, we're getting very close." Trump said in his speech on Wednesday.

‘More crushing, wider and destructive actions’ – Iran responds to Trump’s television speech; oil prices surge anew

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Airfreight rates jump 95 per cent as Iran war hits global supply chains

International airfreight rates surged by as much as 95 per cent between February and March, as reduced cargo capacity and higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war pushed prices closer to the record levels seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Drewry Airfreight Insight. In one of the sharpest moves, airfreight rates from Shanghai […]

South Korea president says economy on 'wartime footing' over Iran war

The South Korean government has proposed a US$17.2 billion supplementary budget to tackle the crisis.

Trump promises heavier Iran strikes in coming weeks, dashing hopes of swift end to conflict

President Donald Trump has vowed to intensify military strikes against Iran over the next two to three weeks, dashing investor hopes for a near-term resolution and sending oil prices surging and stock markets sliding after a prime-time address that offered no clear path to ending the five-week conflict. “We’re going to hit them extremely hard […]

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Patricia Arquette Says Americans Are Losing Civil Rights, Decries War in Iran

Patricia Arquette says people from across the political spectrum should be worried ... because she feels everyone is losing their civil liberties during Donald Trump's second presidency. We caught up with the actress at LAX Wednesday and asked her…

By TMZ Staff

Iran renews retaliation with strikes on Israel after Trump war speech

Air defences activate as projectiles approach key northern regions, Israeli media reports

By Reuters/AFP

Zafrul: Govt needs standby stimulus ready to tackle sustained Middle East crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The government must have a structured stimulus plan on standby, ready to be activated if t...

By Malay Mail

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew - The Daily Star

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew  The Daily Star

Pakistan assures IMF fuel costs will be passed on to consumers - Geo News

Pakistan assures IMF fuel costs will be passed on to consumers  Geo News

Israel intercepts Iranian missiles after Trump address

Israel’s air defense system intercepted waves of an Iranian missile attack early Thursday, with several impacts reported in central Israel after a US addre Read More: https://punchng.com/israel-intercepts-iranian-missiles-after-trump-address/

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China calls for ‘immediate’ halt to hostilities after Trump’s Iran threat

China called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, after US President Donald Trump threatened heavy strikes on the Islamic republic in the coming weeks. The post China calls for ‘immediate’ halt to hostilities after Trump’s Iran threat appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

We shouldn’t be quick to remove taxes on fuel – Joe Jackson

Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has cautioned government to act with restraint despite growing calls to remove taxes on fuel.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo

Operators caution of losses as fuel costs hit record levels - thecitizen.co.tz

Operators caution of losses as fuel costs hit record levels  thecitizen.co.tz