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Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads
The Strait of Hormuz remains almost shut to shipping, hurting economies around the world
09/04/2026 GMT
Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills
Ships are starting to move through the Strait of Hormuz, but hundreds are still backed up
Ten days of Ukrainian drone strikes reduce Russia's seaborne crude oil exports
Ukrainian drones have struck Russia's oil export facilities in the Baltic and Black Seas.
Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows
Japan relies on the Middle East region for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports.
French container ship reportedly passes through Strait of Hormuz
First western-owner container ship passes through the crucial Gulf trade route - reports
Countries hold summit over Strait of Hormuz trade crisis
More than forty countries hold talks to try to re-open the vital shipping lane
Could there be a revival of the coal industry?
As Asia struggles without fuel imports, we explore the increased use of 'dirty' fuels.
Why Sri Lanka is raising electricity prices for most households
Sri Lanka is forced to increase power tariffs as energy costs begin to bite
Why is the cost of diesel rising faster than other fuels?
The cost of diesel is rising faster than other fuels since the start of the war in Iran
