Small comforts fade and big worries grow as fuel prices surge globally People around the world are cutting back on spending as high gas prices stretch household budgets The Independent UK · Mar 23
Chevron's CEO says oil prices are still too low—and the effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure are not 'fully priced in' “Physical supply changes don’t respond immediately,” said Wirth. “Even when strait reopens at some point, it will take time.” Fortune · Mar 23
The Guardian view on Trump’s Iran ‘talks’: a war, a pause – and a distraction Editorial: The US president claims progress in talks with Iran, but uncertainty persists. Meanwhile, Israel advances West Bank annexation under cover of a crisis The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Over 400 million barrels will be added to the oil market soon – what are strategic reserves and what can they do? In the second week of the Iran war – with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, cutting off shipping of 20% of the world’s oil supply – the International Energy Agency announced the largest release of strategic oil reserves in history. Thirty-two countries will sell a combined 412 million barrels… The Conversation · Mar 23
Trump heads to Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, a detour during Iran war and airport turmoil President Donald Trump is going to Graceland The Independent UK · Mar 23
U.S. Embassy In Israel Organizing Border Crossings Through Jordan Via Bus The U.S. Embassy in Israel is now organizing departures from the country via Jordan as the war in Iran continues. Latin Times · Mar 23
Cheniere Energy Stock Is Trading at New All-Time Highs as Iran War Threatens LNG Supply. Should You Buy Shares Now? Cheniere remains attractively valued versus broader energy peers despite its all-time high share price. Barchart · Mar 23
British destroyer HMS Dragon arrives in eastern Mediterranean Ship arrives three weeks after Iranian-made drone hit British base of RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
DEA Finds Maduro Helped Iran Move Funds Through Venezuela to Bypass U.S. Sanctions: Report A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) report alleges that Nicolás Maduro helped Iran move funds through Venezuela using a network designed to evade international sanctions, while also expanding military and logistical cooperation between the two governments. Latin Times · Mar 23
Cost of living Q&A: Get tips on mortgages, bills, savings and tax changes from a personal finance expert ASK ME ANYTHING: With the new tax year looming and the Iran war fuelling uncertainty over interest rates, energy costs and the wider cost of living, personal finance expert Gabriel Nussbaum is here to answer your questions – and show you how to make your money work harder The Independent UK · Mar 23
DoorDash offers added payments to US and Canadian drivers as gas prices soar DoorDash is offering extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to help offset rising gas prices The Independent UK · Mar 23
Is Donald Trump Destroying the World? US State Department Issues Worldwide Security Alert as WW3 Fears Mount The US State Department has issued a rare worldwide security alert urging Americans to exercise increased caution amid rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran, with officials warning of potential threats to US interests around the globe. International Business Times UK · Mar 23
Latin Times · Mar 23 Russia Maintains Ambiguity About Alleged Oil Shipments To Cuba, Which Would Need To Evade U.S. Blockade Russia is maintaining ambiguity about whether it is sending fuel to Cuba, a move that would mean evading an ongoing U.S. blockade.
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Trump tours Graceland and professes love for Elvis but seems stumped when asked his favorite song by The King At Graceland, Trump asked reporters if they had a question for him about the late singer, and was inevitably quizzed on his favorite Elvis Presley track
Radio France Internationale · Mar 23 'Point of no return' looming in Middle East war, says Red Cross The International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday demanded a halt to the "war on essential infrastructure" in the Middle East, warning of potential "irreversible consequences" – including harm to nuclear facilities.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Trump pauses Iran energy attacks Israeli military says it will continue operations in line with Israeli government directives until told otherwise
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Starmer loses his cool with Tory MP in tense row over Iran conflict Sir Keir Starmer lost his temper with Bernard Jenkin after the Conservative MP accused the prime minister of “lacking a war-fighting mentality” whilst discussing the UK’s involvement in the Iran conflict.
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Trump proposes extraordinary ‘joint leadership’ of Iran alongside ayatollah The US president made the bizarre suggestion when speaking to reporters that both he and ‘the new ayatollah’ could also control the Strait of Hormuz
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Iran UK ambassador summoned by Foreign Office over ‘reckless and destabilising actions’ The diplomat was summoned on the instruction of Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and was met by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer
Barchart · Mar 23 Cotton Fading Lower on Monday Cotton futures are posting 15 to 30 point losses so far on Monday. Early on Monday morning, President Trump put out a Truth Social post ordering the military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for 5 days after weekend tales were “good and productive.” Iran state...
Barchart · Mar 23 Corn Holding onto Losses at Midday Following Trump Iran Comments Corn futures are down 3 to 6 cents so far on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 5 3/4 cents to $4.18. Early on Monday morning, President Trump put out a Truth Social post ordering the military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants and energy...
International Business Times · Mar 23 Iran Says Trump Claims Of Peace Talks Are 'Fake News' President Trump wrote that peace talks with Iran are ongoing, although Iranian officals denied the claim and called it "fake news."
Evening Standard · Mar 23 Stocks swing wildly as Trump cools Iran rhetoric US President Donald Trump said he had instructed strikes against Iranian energy sites to be postponed for five days, and that talks were under way.