China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears

China’s reported decision to halt sulphuric acid exports, together with the failure of peace talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend, risks driving prices higher and disrupting global mining and fertiliser supply chains that have few readily available alternatives. Beijing had indicated it would halt shipments of sulphuric acid from May, according to reports from Acuity Commodities and Bloomberg, though no official announcement has been made. Economists said food security sa...

By Kandy Wong

Oil shortage, price spike & more: How Hormuz blockade is hitting India and global markets

Global markets are in turmoil following President Trump's announcement of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. This move has sent crude oil prices soaring and threatens to isolate Iran, potentially triggering further escalation. India faces significant economic challenges, including a ballooning energy import bill and disruptions to its exports and workforce remittances.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? - explainer

After weekend peace talks in Islamabad between negotiators from the US and Iran ended without a deal, US President Donald Trump ordered a full blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been severely curtailed by an Iranian blockade since the start of the war, remains nearly halted despite last week's two-week ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran.

PSX plunges over 4,500 points on US-Iran talks breakdown

Oil prices surge past $104 per barrel as Trump announces blockade on Strait of Hormuz

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