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“It’s a good time to be an oil company.”

“Rising gas prices drove much of the inflation increase as renewed violence in the Middle East has kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, up from below $70 before the Iran war.”

“But experts fear that the situation could get worse within days, as speculation mounts that Donald Trump is planning new bombing raids on Iran after next week's midterm elections in the US, which would drive oil prices higher still.”

“Though crude flows out of the region have risen to near prewar levels, prices remain elevated as investors expect further disruption to supplies: One leading commentator warned that the oil market “should brace for a forever stalemate in Iran,” while the head…”

“European gas prices have jumped to levels not seen since 2022 as fears continue to grow around the continent’s supply this winter and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.”

“Household energy bills in Great Britain are predicted to soar by £276 a year for the typical household from January as the impact of the Middle East war continues through the coldest months of winter.”

“The predicted rise is the result of disruption of gas supplies owing to the conflict in the Middle East, and the resulting low gas storage levels in Europe.”

“America’s inflation is due to a supply problem that starts in the Middle East and ends at the gas pump.”

“Oil prices eased slightly on Friday amid hopes of fresh talks to reopen the waterway but remained well above levels in the summer, when Middle East hostilities temporarily abated.”

“Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia offers extra crude via Oman Oil prices fell in early trading on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session after reports that Saudi Arabia was offering additional crude cargoes through Oman eased concerns over…”

“Farea Al-Muslimi, a research fellow at Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa program, says the Iranians are now “negotiating for the sake of negotiating,” arguing that their demands are intended to draw out talks while energy prices continue to rise.”

“Trump claims oil price rise is due to war between Russia and Ukraine not Iran US president Donald Trump has claimed the world’s Diesel prices have risen mostly due to the war between Russia and Ukraine and not due to war in Iran.”

“CBS/AFP Iran's proxies using Yemen to compound war's impact on oil prices Escalating fighting between Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia, and attacks by other Iranian proxy forces on Saudi infrastructure, are increasing the threat to tanker…”

“Inflation was above forecasts, driven by higher gasoline prices which have spiked following disruption to Middle East energy supplies due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.”

“Informa was a weak feature, down 2.4%, on fears that renewed Middle East tension could disrupt the upcoming Global Health Exhibition due to take place later this month in Riyadh.”

“Oil prices have risen sharply amid fears about escalating tensions in the Middle East and a squeeze on production from the threat of a hurricane off the US coast.”

““The increasing availability of crude oil from the Middle East is due to two factors: the effective use of the East-West pipeline by Saudi Arabia and ship-to-ship transfer around the Strait of Hormuz,””

“It shows how crucial the outcome of the Middle East conflict will be in deciding whether Mr Healey will be able to fund Andy Burnham’s costly plans – or will need to raise taxes just to balance the books.”

“Persistent energy shocks due to Middle East conflict Crude oil prices have hovered between $90 and $100 a barrel as the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz enters its eighth month, far longer than analysts had expected.”

“Thick black smoke and flames erupted around the Aramco oil refinery in Riyadh as the Houthis launched a fresh attack, furthering fears of escalating oil prices around the world The oil refinery belongs to Saudi state-owned oil giant Aramco, which is south of…”

“Oil prices rose for a second successive session on Tuesday as lingering concern over Middle East supply outweighed signs of recovering crude exports from the region.”

“The cost of diesel has risen steadily in recent weeks due to the impact on global supplies from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and from renewed hostilities in the Middle East.”

“The price is volatile because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow oil to flow freely again from the Middle East, including access to the Strait of Hormuz.”

“The local bourse fell to a three-month low on Friday, finishing its fourth losing week in a row as oil prices and bond yields both moved higher amid expectations local interest rates will join them and rise this week.”

“This, combined with escalating tensions in the Middle East, rising oil prices and fears of overspend by big tech firms on AI and data centres, meant the debt markets started to freak out.”

“The measure, which passed the House last week with bipartisan support, failed in the Senate by a 49-50 vote, attracting some Republican support, but not enough to pass. - What other developments have there been in the Middle East?”

“Prolonged tensions could keep oil prices elevated, stoking inflation and increasing pressure on the Fed to raise its benchmark interest rate, economists said. l On top of that, weak demand for a 5-year Treasury note auction on Wednesday forced the U.S.…”

“As the fighting in the Middle East intensifies without clear sign of a resolution, financial markets have been thrown into renewed turmoil.”

“Renewed hostilities in the Middle East, which have resulted in disruption of major oil supply routes, have caused fuel prices to rise in the past two months.”

“As commercial ships are increasingly refusing to pass through the strait due to the conflict, Saudi Arabia is transporting the crude to Oman’s Sohar port, located just outside the strait, where the oil is transferred from Saudi tankers to others.”

“The prediction comes as oil prices have surged back above 100 US dollars this week because of attacks on Iranian oil tankers and concerns about further disruptions to supply amid ongoing fighting in the Middle East.”

“US in Middle East quagmire The fighting between the Saudis and Houthis creates another problem for US President Donald Trump and other authorities trying to minimise the disruption to global oil supply.”

“Oil prices rose on growing fears of the Middle East conflict metastasizing and further constricting global energy flows.”

“Bardia, a 23-year-old living with his parents in eastern Tehran, said many people his age feel they have it even worse than the 1980s generation, due to worsening sanctions creating an even more volatile job market and inflation.”

“Renewed hostilities in the Middle East, which have resulted in disruption of major oil supply routes, have caused fuel prices to rise in the past two months.”

“Gulf allies Oil prices jumped again Thursday as Iran claimed new strikes targeting U.S. forces across the Middle East, but bond yields eased and stock markets traded steadier after recent volatility.”

“"sanctions and pressure" wouldn't resolve the Middle East conflict, after Washington urged governments including Beijing to join efforts to isolate Iran's economy.”

“U.S. stocks fall further from record highs as oil prices rise U.S. stocks edged further from their record heights on Monday after rising oil prices cranked up the pressure on inflation and financial markets.”

“- Published Petrol and diesel prices have both hit the highest levels since 2022 as the conflict in the Middle East continues to impact drivers' finances.”

“It expects inflation - the rate at which prices rise - to pick up due to volatile oil and gas prices caused by the Middle East conflict, although the peak will be slightly lower than previously thought.”