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- The world will remain vulnerable to disruptions in oil and gas supply. And few places embody that vulnerability more clearly than the Strait of Hormuz. A sliver of water in the Persian Gulf still holds the power to shake...
- Residents reported headaches, eye and skin irritation and breathing difficulties as Israeli bombings blanketed Tehran with pollutants
- Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise Fri, 20 Mar 26, 5:20pmIEA makes 10 recommendations to help households and businesses prepare for a drawn-out disruption to energy markets
- We can tell you who will really get rich from this oil crisis – and how we can stop them | Isabella Weber and Gregor Semieniuk Thu, 19 Mar 26, 9:00pmSoaring oil costs signal the great transfer of wealth away from households, but also a new opportunity to redistribute it
- We need to be honest about Iran – and how our rampant greed for oil is causing mayhem | George Monbiot Thu, 19 Mar 26, 5:00pmOil has empowered capitalism, and some of the world’s most exploitative regimes. Move away from it and we can solve some of the key issues we face
- Hormuz Choke Point Displays ‘Green’ Vulnerabilities and US Power Thu, 19 Mar 26, 4:00amThe crisis also showcases America’s capacity to support allies and the poor. Long‑term LNG contracts with Asian and European partners, coupled with support for reasonable financing of oil and gas projects in developing...
- Fuel rations and no air con: south-east Asian nations race to conserve energy Wed, 18 Mar 26, 8:28pmGovernments in countries heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil introduce measures to shield public from soaring costs
- Oil flows again through controversial California pipeline after Trump order Wed, 18 Mar 26, 6:27amPipeline, closed since 2015 after huge oil spill, reopens after president cites need to boost US supply amid war on Iran
- Trump’s war is bringing economic calamity to the UK – and another shock to our politics | Gaby Hinsliff Tue, 17 Mar 26, 5:08amHard choices lie ahead for Downing Street if higher fuel prices spark resentment and trigger a renewed cost of living crisis
- Do we want to keep fixing the same issue? Unlearned lessons from the first big oil crisis Fri, 13 Mar 26, 5:00pmAs energy prices tripled in the 1970s due to Middle Eastern wars, Scandinavia, France and the Netherlands sped up green transition
- UK energy prices are soaring – and propagandists want to sell you a false reason why | George Monbiot Fri, 13 Mar 26, 5:00pmThe war on Iran has put fossil-fuel prices centre stage, but don’t believe those who tout ‘maximising the North Sea’ as our salvation
- Russia earned €6bn from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war, data suggests Fri, 13 Mar 26, 1:03amFigures from thinktank show Russia received extra €672m in revenues from oil, gas and coal during March so far
- European drivers face €220 a year jump in fuel costs due to Iran conflict, say experts Thu, 12 Mar 26, 4:00pmExclusive: Oil at $100 a barrel means higher prices in the EU and UK, making savings for those with electric vehicles even greater, analysts say
- How are EU and member states reacting to energy crisis triggered by Iran war? Wed, 11 Mar 26, 3:46amProspect of Trump easing US sanctions on Russian oil is a nightmare for the bloc as nations work out how to respond
- The Guardian view on the Iran crisis exposing Britain’s energy vulnerability: clean power offers protection | Editorial Tue, 10 Mar 26, 6:11amThe war reveals Britain’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices. More North Sea drilling will not shield households, building domestic green energy will