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US escalation with Iran threatens higher-for-longer energy prices

If you're planning to fly this holiday season, be prepared to pay more than you did last year. The price of jet fuel — one of airlines' biggest expenses — is close to an all-time high in the U.S.<br><br>

Oil prices rose on Friday as Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched another wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia, stoking concerns about further disruption to supplies from the Middle East. Brent , the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, was trading 1.1 per cent higher at $114.50 a barrel at 10.21am UAE time. West Texas Intermediate, the gauge that tracks US cru

Adolescentul de 15 ani, acuzat că și-a atacat colegii cu o macetă în baia liceului în care învață, în Pitești, urmează să fie supus unei expertize psihiatrice pentru a se stabili dacă avea sau nu discernământ în momentul faptei. Acesta și-a petrecut noaptea în arestul Inspectoratului de Poliție al Județului Argeș și este cercetat pentru mai multe infracțiuni

Food industry leaders in the UAE have pledged to keep prices in check and shelves well stocked, as they look to curb the effects of the Iran war . The conflict, which began on February 28, has caused widespread disruption across the region. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz , where commercial ships have been attacked by Iran, has hit supply chain

Brent climbed above $114 as traders weighed the risk of renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and further attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure against recovering Middle East oil supplies.

A “sharp and sustained surge” in global energy or food prices could lift Singapore’s import costs by more than projected, say MAS and METI.

<p>Ahead of next month’s midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2038164">strikes </a>on Russian refineries for surging energy prices back home, which are causing the president political headaches.</p> <p>However, analysts say the main driver of higher fuel prices remains the US–Iran war.</p> <h

HDB resale prices fell even as transaction volume rose 19.5 per cent in the third quarter, according to data released on Friday (Oct 23).

Flagship Minerals has sweetened the terms of its high-grade Rosario copper project acquisition in Chile, extending its option and halving the final payment to US$1 million.

Flagship Minerals has sweetened the terms of its high-grade Rosario copper project acquisition in Chile, extending its option and halving the final payment to US$1 million.

Bank of Ireland says it has seen a clear increase in applications and financed contracts involving emerging brands

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares opened sharply lower Friday, weig...

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares opened sharply lower Friday, weig...

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As gold prices continue to increase, shoppers are buying smaller jewellery items and making more cautious spending decisions ahead of Diwali. For many South Asian families, buying gold or silver during the festive season is a long-standing tradition passed down through generations. However, this year, traditions like giving jewellery are coming at a higher c

The NLC and TUC have threatened nationwide action after a meeting with the FG ended in a deadlock, giving the government until Tuesday to resolve wage dema Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-gives-fg-tuesday-to-resolve-wage-fuel-prices/

Middle Eastern oil producers are offering steep discounts while Nigeria’s finance minister rejects price capping for local refineries due to low supply. Read More: https://punchng.com/middle-east-offers-oil-discounts-as-nigeria-rejects-price-capping/

President Trump claimed that Iran is intentionally driving up oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm election after the country took responsibility for striking oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

AI lab floated $1.4tn price tag earlier this month, according to documents seen by the FT

Demand for new PCs took a hit after months of price hikes, with Counterpoint Research reporting global PC shipments fell 21 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026. That's in line with earlier reports from IDC and Omdia. It's not just PCs, either - that same quarter, smartphone shipments also hit a 14-year low. Counterpoint linked the […]

High gas prices continue to weigh on wallets as voters list affordability as a top concern ahead of early November's midterm elections.

Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.

The Constitutional Court’s refugee judgment protects constitutional rights. Misreading it fuels xenophobia, threatens democracy and imperils the rule of law.

The answer, delivered during a debate with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton, aligned Marshall with President Donald Trump's freshly antagonistic posture toward Ukraine, which has spent more than four years defending itself against an invasion.

Global oil prices have hit their highest level since May on fears of a resumption of fighting between the US and Iran in the Middle East.

The price of a typical home in a handful of tree-change towns has risen more than 20 per cent in a year.

The Anker Soundcore Space 2 are a good deal even at full price. The fact they’re 18 percent off is just icing on the cake.

Melbourne’s property prices are falling, but some tree-change towns have risen by double digits in the past year.

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<p>The government on Thursday decreased the price of petrol by Rs1.60 per litre, but raised that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.64.</p> <p>Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs377.71 per litre while HSD will cost Rs391.75 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel.</p>

Drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry are dragging markets down worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May amid the Iran war.

Trade and business representatives from over 150 countries to attend the meet to assess the 2027 price outlook and identify ways to earn more from rice

De Britse actrice Judi Dench stopt definitief met acteren. Haar oogaandoening maakt het onmogelijk haar werk weer op te pakken. Ze kan ook niet meer lezen, vertelt de 91-jarige Oscarwinnares aan de BBC . Dench kreeg al in 2012 de diagnose leeftijdsgebonden maculadegeneratie. Die aandoening tast het zicht aan. De specifieke vorm die Dench heeft, komt vooral v

The rate is up for review next week and is expected to increase, probably by 25 basis points.

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 7.32 percent as prospective home buyers continue to struggle with affordability. But home prices are starting to drop in some areas.

Iran is going to grow more desperate as oil money dries up, which makes the country even more dangerous.

Cette somme représente moins de 0,5% du coût estimé de la reconstruction par le gouvernement népalais, soit 4,78 milliards de dollars.

Our favorite at-home teeth whitening strips just dropped to their lowest price since summer. Here’s why Crest 3D Whitestrips are a staff and dentist favorite.

The Mumbai-headquartered oil-marketing company’s gross refining margin stood at $32.15 for every barrel during the reported quarter.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reverse cuts to the food-stamp program as consumers shoulder $22 billion in additional food costs.

Over 29.4 lakh tonnes cotton production estimated this year; model price now in open market at ₹9,000 per quintal against MSP of ₹8,667

<p>Iran’s IRGC says it hit four vessels in the northern Gulf and three more struck mines near the strait of Hormuz</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/04/maritime-and-port-workers-how-is-the-middle-east-conflict-affecting-you">Shipping workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?</a></p></li></ul><p>Oil prices jump

Kieran Hayler had denied rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with a child at his trial.

Două clopote bisericești, posibil din perioada interbelică, au fost descoperite de comisarii Gărzii Naționale de Mediu printre tone de deșeuri, în curtea unei localnice din Sintești, județul Ilfov. În timpul controlului, autoritățile au găsit și cruci și icoane care ar putea avea valoare de patrimoniu. Obiectele de cult ar fi urmat să fie topite, iar proveni

Psihologii atrag atenția asupra bullingului, un fenomen care este scăpat de sub control. Absența unui grup suport, fie că este vorba de profesori, părinți sau prieteni, poate duce la astfel de situații. Deși România are consilier școlar și psihologi, ce-i lipsește, e o cultură a ajutorului, adică să ne pese mai mult despre de ce se întâmplă, explică Gabriel

Without central planning or public resources, people in developing countries are pursuing an ad hoc energy transition.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has backed England teammate Harry Kane as the “clear winner” of the 2026 Ballon d’Or after his performance for Bayern Munich Read More: https://punchng.com/rice-backs-kane-to-win-2026-ballon-dor/

A typical head of iceberg lettuce from Malaysia is now about 50 per cent smaller than usual, says a wholesaler.

La COP17 sur la biodiversité s'est ouverte lundi en Arménie. Moins connue que la COP Climat, elle attire cependant de plus en plus de participants face à une prise de conscience des enjeux.

FMR, Starwood and Janus Henderson have sold most of their shares since bid approach announced

Au milieu des œuvres qu'elle a créées pour cette exposition gratuite, l'artiste revient pour nous sur son parcours et ses engagements en faveur de toutes les femmes, les artistes comme les armées d'anonymes.

The average selling price of a mobile phone in Singapore has risen nearly 12 per cent since 2023, reaching S$1,000 this year, data shows.

A day after Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters faced anxious investors on the company’s Q3 earnings call after reporting mixed financial results, the duo on Wednesday faced anxious staffers at a town hall meeting after laying off 1,000 and shaking up the executive ranks by replacing Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria with Peter […]

Residents in Nigeria’s South-South say the FG’s fuel price palliative has not reduced high transport fares, with drivers citing insignificant discounts. Read More: https://punchng.com/ssouth-residents-still-groan-despite-fgs-transport-price-palliative/

Declan Rice and Arsenal's resilience was on display in Munich, countering the notion that an elite addition to their forward line is a necessity.

<p>House prices in Sydney are at a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September quarter to $1.66m, according to Domain report</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/serie

Eze gave Arsenal the lead, but Davies levelled and Kane netted a penalty for the hosts before Rice made it 2-2.