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The IndependentThe Competition and Markets Authority said 1,700 households affected by order cancellations will be compensated. Some suppliers agreed to pay while the regulator prepares court action against others.
en.antaranews.comIran exploited known vulnerabilities in global cellphone networks to track and strike U.S. military personnel in Iraq, Bahrain, and other Middle East locations before and during the Iran War, according to Financial Times reporting.
cnbc.comThe UK 10-year government bond yield climbed as much as seven basis points on July 14 to top 5 percent for the third time since the Iran war began. Brent crude surged more than 9 percent the prior day after the US and Iran traded strikes for a third straight night.
The Independent reported that a large statue appeared Monday on the National Mall with a plaque awarding President Trump a participation trophy for involvement in the Iran war. The installation by anonymous artists drew a response from the White House spokeswoman.
al-monitor.comAli al-Zaidi will meet President Donald Trump during a July 13-18 trip focused on oil, gas and power investments. The agenda follows cabinet approvals for U.S. firms and a policy shift after the Iran war.
theconversation.comDubai officials announced plans to build a new port on the UAE's eastern coast. The facility would increase shipping capacity and create an alternative route avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after the recent US-Iran war. No timeline or cost details were released.
upi.comInflation climbed from 2.4% in January to 4.2% last month after energy prices increased during the war in Iran. Economists and Federal Reserve officials say the monetary conditions that produced nearly 9% inflation in 2022 are not present.
ndtv.comThe International Energy Agency forecasts a drop of about 1 million barrels per day amid higher prices and supply disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war. May demand fell 5.3 million barrels per day from a year earlier, led by a sharp contraction in China.
rediff.comMore than four months into the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, renewed bombing and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have driven up energy prices. Countries are accelerating imports of Chinese solar panels and electric vehicles to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
thenation.comSingapore state investor Temasek Holdings reported a net portfolio value of 518 billion Singapore dollars for the year ended March 31. The firm posted a 10.5 percent total shareholder return despite headwinds from the Iran war and currency movements.
nypost.comThe White House opened 25 Freedom Fuel gas stations in the greater Philadelphia area selling fuel at $3.47 a gallon. The July 7 launch came after national averages reached nearly $5 earlier in 2026 due to the U.S.-Iran war. Prices have since declined following a June agreement re…
theiranproject.comShell said its integrated gas trading and optimization result will be significantly higher in Q2 2026 than in Q1. Results in chemicals and products and marketing divisions are expected to match the prior quarter. The company will release full Q2 figures on July 30.
theiranproject.comDaily attempts in the UAE jumped from 200,000 to as many as 700,000. Drone strikes hit AWS data centers in March, causing regional outages in banking and payments.
SemaforDarGlobal CEO Ziad El Chaar said demand for luxury homes stayed strong in Saudi Arabia and Spain this year. The Iran war reduced purchases in Dubai and Doha, with some buyers seeking 30% discounts that the developer rejected.
rigzone.comThe four-month conflict that began February 28 created the largest energy disruption on record. Markets adjusted with relative ease despite a peak daily loss of 14 million barrels. Drained reserves now raise risks of future price spikes.
en.antaranews.comThe Strait of Hormuz has begun reopening after Iran's closure and a U.S. blockade during the Iran war. OPEC+ approved a modest production increase while Iraq seeks higher quotas.
YonhapSeoul Central District Prosecutors indicted HD Hyundai Oilbank Co. and two officials Monday for colluding on petroleum price increases after the U.S.-Iran war. The direct collusion with SK Energy was valued at 14.2 trillion won, with a total market impact of 26 trillion won inclu…
news.sky.comPresident Donald Trump posted on Truth Social overnight July 4-5 that over 273 Americans have been shot in Chicago since the Iran conflict started. The Washington Times reported the post followed the July 4 fireworks on the National Mall. Chicago recorded 678 shootings and 208 mu…
forexlive.comThe exchange will introduce a smaller contract size following increased retail trading activity in crude oil futures. The change comes after the Iran conflict prompted more individual investors to place bets on oil prices.
bloombergquint.comSemafor reported that falling oil prices have prompted several nations to increase energy reserves following the Strait of Hormuz closure during the Iran war. India is expanding inventories and storage while analysts urge similar steps for China.
Fox NewsPresident Donald Trump said current U.S. support for NATO is one-sided and cited European allies' absence during the Iran war. He posted spending comparisons and referenced a prior NATO summit pledge.
India is speeding up plans to sell stakes in eight state-owned companies, including major insurers and banks, to raise billions of dollars. The sales aim to cover higher energy import bills after supply disruptions from the Iran war.
New York PostThe United States and Saudi Arabia have scaled back joint military activities following the Iran conflict and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Officials told The Wall Street Journal that Riyadh restricted U.S. access to bases and airspace during the fighting.
SemaforOverall vehicle sales in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to grow more slowly than previously forecast due to rising fuel costs from the Iran war. EV purchases should stay robust, with Chinese models priced the same as gasoline alternatives in most markets.
SemaforAlvarez & Marsal plans to expand its Middle East business up to five times over the next few years. The firm is on track to double Gulf revenue in 2026 while navigating reduced Saudi consultant spending and effects from the Iran war.
CNBCAndy Burnham, set to become prime minister in July, faces an early decision on whether to expand North Sea oil production or prioritize renewables amid supply disruptions from the Iran war and Russia's conflict in Ukraine.
benzinga.comExploration outlays are projected to rise 10 percent from 2025 levels. The increase follows fuel supply strains during the Iran war and refinery closures. State governments have opened new tenders and fast-track rules.
rigzone.comThailand’s state-owned PTT is in early-stage discussions with developers of American LNG facilities to secure long-term supply. The talks follow disruptions to Middle East shipments caused by the Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
rigzone.comIndia’s state oil refiners intend to cut dependence on Middle East supplies after the Iran war supply shock. They will shift toward alternative sources. @business reported the development.
newrepublic.comA House Republican stated Sunday that Congress will probably need to approve additional Pentagon funding for operations involving Iran through a budget reconciliation package. The lawmaker said the procedural route would be required to advance the measure in the Senate.
The HillA Republican senator leaving office after losing his primary accused the president of treating Congress as an appendage in the Iran conflict. He said the president later granted a briefing after a heated exchange.
thehindubusinessline.comQatarEnergy offered buyers three grades of crude for July and August loadings via ship-to-ship transfers east of the Strait of Hormuz. The tender closes June 29 and marks the first such Qatari offering since the Iran war began. ADNOC and Kuwait have also increased Middle East sup…
Washington ExaminerSenate Republicans held a second vote on an Iran war powers measure Wednesday night after a lunch meeting with President Trump. Two senators changed their votes from the earlier tally. The action followed reported tensions during the session.
theiranproject.comGulf states show divided responses to the aftermath of the US-Iran war. Saudi Arabia and Qatar advance reconciliation efforts while the UAE resists quick moves. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Bahrain on June 25 to support an interim truce.
SemaforPresident Donald Trump submitted an $87.6 billion supplemental funding request for Iran war funding on or before June 25, 2026. The proposal includes a $13 billion cut to non-defense spending and a provision on year-round E15 ethanol sales.
realitytea.comThe closed-door meeting occurred one day after the Senate directed an end to hostilities and hours before the administration requested $70 billion for the conflict. A late-night Senate vote blocked a war powers resolution by 50-47.
ABC NewsThe Senate late Wednesday voted down a resolution that would have required President Trump to end U.S. military operations against Iran or seek new congressional approval. The vote reversed an earlier measure that had passed with support from four Republican senators.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe Department of Defense informed senators on Monday that it requires an additional $80 billion to fund continued U.S. military operations related to the Iran War. The request comes as lawmakers review ongoing defense spending.
nationalpost.comPresident Trump posted on Truth Social that oil companies are not passing along lower crude prices to drivers and ordered the Justice Department to investigate. National average gasoline prices stood at $3.93 per gallon on Tuesday, down from $4.52 a month earlier.
snopes.comThe administration is advancing proposals for tighter voter eligibility requirements while requesting more funds for the ongoing conflict in Iran. The measures are being prepared ahead of the midterm elections.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll closed June 22 shows half of U.S. adults believe the war with Iran was not worth its costs. President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 34 percent, matching the lowest level of his second term.
manilatimes.netThe Senate passed a House-approved resolution directing an end to U.S. hostilities with Iran. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Congress would likely vote on any final deal that emerges from the administration's 60-day negotiating window.
thenation.comThe IMF's Africa director stated that the economic effects of the Iran war are creating a difficult moment for the region. He said Gulf energy production would take months to return to normal levels despite a current ceasefire.
azernews.azFertilizer prices are falling as the Iran war appears to be winding down. Urea has declined sharply while phosphate prices stay elevated, with analysts citing demand destruction from farmers.
theyeshivaworld.comPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate a reported disclosure to Channel 12 about the timing of Israel's military action against Iran.
Washington ExaminerRep. Ryan Mackenzie criticized his 2024 primary opponent for supporting regime change and bombing Iran. He has since voted four times to uphold the war and raised concerns about its length and cost.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDeputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers this week that the Pentagon requires $80 billion to cover expenses from the Iran war and unrelated obligations. The request comes as defense spending faces competing demands.
The region's five largest spenders deployed capital at a faster rate than in the prior five years while the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. A peace deal has now been signed.
etftrends.comThe International Energy Agency lowered its outlook for global oil demand due to reduced consumption linked to the Iran War. The agency said the war-induced supply shock led to the revision.
manilatimes.netGlobal electric vehicle sales are expected to total 23 million units this year. The figure marks an 11 percent increase from 2025 levels amid higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war.
BloombergA group headed by Gareth Penny has taken the lead in acquiring the world's biggest diamond miner after the Iran war limited competing offers.
SemaforAllied governments differ on the Iran war, Ukraine support, and trade policy as the annual summit opens in France.
winnipegfreepress.comAn International Energy Agency report says the Iran war exposed Southeast Asia's reliance on oil and gas imports through the Strait of Hormuz. The agency projects the region's energy import bill could triple to $245 billion by 2035 without faster diversification.
cnbc.comPresident Trump will attend a two-day Group of Seven meeting in France focused on the Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The summit begins after a U.S.-Iran agreement was announced to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
interestingengineering.comDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Sunday that U.S. munitions stockpiles are adequate and improving. He addressed earlier testimony about replenishment timelines after the Iran war ceasefire.
South China Morning PostA family of four adults, three children and a nanny from the United Arab Emirates completed an educational and business trip to China in April after repeated flight disruptions caused by the Iran war.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUniversity of Michigan survey data showed consumer sentiment improved in June after gasoline prices eased. Attitudes remained near record lows despite the monthly gain.
thenation.comNew official figures show the UK economy contracted slightly amid higher fuel costs linked to the Iran war.
espn.co.ukGrowth Catalyst closed its first fund since the start of the Iran war. The firm plans to more than double the fund size within six months.
BloombergTwo major commodity traders are directing more Venezuelan crude toward Asian buyers. The shift follows disruptions to Middle East oil supplies caused by the Iran war.