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Iran says control of Strait of Hormuz could double oil revenue

Iran has claimed that tighter control over the Strait of Hormuz could generate economic returns capable of doubling its oil revenue, according to statements attributed to a senior military official. The assessment comes as tensions remain high between Iran, the United States, and Israel, with maritime......

Analysts warn of oil rationing in weeks amid supply crisis

Two months into the largest oil supply disruption on record, the global energy crisis escalates as U.S.-Israel-Iran war effects deepen. Crude prices hold above $100 per barrel while strategic reserves deplete fast. Governments brace for forced demand rationing as fuel stocks melt away. The International......

China's Q1 GDP growth forecast to rebound to 4.8% despite Iran war risks

China's economy gained momentum in the first quarter of 2026, but economists warn the ongoing Iran war could drag growth for the rest of the year as energy costs rise and global demand weakens. A Reuters poll of 50 economists published Monday projects gross domestic product expanded 4.8 percent year-on-year......

Eni CEO urges EU to rethink Russian gas ban before April 25 deadline

Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian energy giant Eni, called on the European Union Sunday to reconsider its plan to phase out Russian gas imports starting in early 2027. He warned the bloc lacks clear alternatives to replace the supplies it plans to cut. Speaking at a League party event, Descalzi questioned......

Middle East war splits energy markets into winners and losers

A six-week conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has triggered Asia's worst energy crisis in decades, with surging fuel prices, severe LPG shortages, and widespread economic fallout. A fragile two-week ceasefire announced April 7 offers only tentative relief. Wood Mackenzie's......

Iran war boosts global demand for EVs, solar and heat pumps

The war in Iran has upended energy markets and exposed vulnerabilities in fossil fuel supply chains. Consumers and governments now show sharp interest in clean energy technologies, from electric vehicles and rooftop solar panels to heat pumps and induction stoves. Fighting has nearly halted oil exports......

European stocks dip as Middle East war fuels ECB rate hike bets

European stocks edged lower Friday as investors weighed the economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East war. Disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz stoke inflation fears across the continent. The STOXX 600 fell 0.2 percent to 579.71 points. Mid-cap stocks led losses with a 1.4 percent......

Macquarie warns oil could hit $200 if Iran war lasts to June

Macquarie Group analysts warn oil prices could reach a record $200 per barrel if the US-Iran war drags to June with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed. The Australian investment bank sees a 40 percent chance of prolonged conflict versus 60 percent odds of ending by late March, per a Bloomberg-cited......

Markets plunge as Pentagon eyes decisive strike on Iran

Oil prices surged Thursday while global stock markets dropped sharply. Hopes for a quick end to the U.S.-Iran conflict faded as the Pentagon prepares military options for a potential knockout blow. Investors, rattled after nearly four weeks of fighting, drove the reaction.[reuters.com] Brent crude crossed......

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