A surprise ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a sharp drop in oil prices and a rally in global stock markets, easing fears of prolonged disruption.
David Unyime Nkanta
Apr 08, 2026
Trump's ceasefire with Iran influences global oil prices and market stability amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Discover how this development could affect oil supply and financial markets.
Michael Toledo
Apr 08, 2026
The global fuel crisis worsens as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, causing oil prices to surge. Analysts warn of possible $200 per barrel prices, affecting global markets and consumer costs.
Jim Manzon
Mar 31, 2026
President Trump warns that any attempt by Iran to halt oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz will trigger a US retaliation '20 times harder,' raising global concerns over oil markets and energy security.
Audrey Liza M. Nolasco
Mar 10, 2026
How the recent surge in oil prices above $100 a barrel impacts your petrol costs, grocery bills, and household budget in the US, UK, and globally. Learn about the economic ripple effects and market reactions.
Jim Manzon
Mar 09, 2026
Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, raising questions about a potential rise to $200. Explore the factors driving this volatility and its impact on global markets.
Michael Toledo
Mar 09, 2026
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have led to a surge in jet fuel prices, potentially increasing airfares globally. Airlines warn of rising costs as the conflict in Iran affects fuel markets.
Marty Vergel Baes
Mar 06, 2026
Global energy markets are on edge as US-Iran tensions rise, potentially causing a $10-$20 surge in oil prices.
Marty Vergel Baes
Feb 28, 2026
The International Energy Agency warned Thursday of plummeting oil stocks even as global growth in demand loses momentum.
AFP News
Feb 16, 2024
British energy group Shell on Wednesday forecast that world demand for liquefied natural gas would jump more than 50 percent by 2040, fuelled by China dumping coal.
AFP News
Feb 15, 2024
Following the UN's COP28 climate talks in oil-fuelled Dubai, the COP29 conference is headed for the historic cradle of oil, Azerbaijan, which is in the midst of a gas boom.
AFP News
Feb 13, 2024
EU agriculture ministers will discuss on Tuesday how to resolve European farmers' growing discontent as Brussels scrambles to address the issue ahead of elections this year.
AFP News
Jan 23, 2024
Declining demand, increased oil production from key oil-producing nations, and geopolitical factors contributed to the downward trend in UK petrol prices.
Jastine Beatrice Yap
Dec 19, 2023
France is urging its farmers to produce more cut-price meat in a major U-turn on factory farming, with inflation hammering demand for organic pork, beef and chicken.
AFP News
Sep 15, 2023
A 15-year high in rice prices, prompted by top exporter India's restrictions on overseas sales, should be a wake-up call on how climate change can disrupt food supplies, experts say.
AFP News
Sep 13, 2023
Turkey said Monday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will "soon" visit Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin on reviving a Black Sea grain deal that could be used as a springboard for broader Ukraine peace negotiations.
AFP News
Aug 29, 2023
Anton Moiseyev sat for the third day in the cabin of his lorry, parked by a roadside cafe in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, in a bottleneck triggered by Russia's scrapping of a grain shipping deal.
AFP News
Aug 02, 2023
The world is heading for a record grain harvest in the 2023-2024 season thanks to gains for maize and rice, but the market remains under pressure thanks to El Nino and risks due to the war in Ukraine.
AFP News
Jul 26, 2023