‘Gas is over $4 a gallon’: Hakeem Jeffries has 1 clear message to America after Trump’s $200 billion war wastage Trump says it's fine as Americans no longer worried about being nuked by Iran We Got This Covered · Apr 1
Donald Trump's Iran Address: White House Confirms Major Security Update Following Toll Threats President Trump prepares a key address on Iran as Tehran restricts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies and raising the risk of escalation. International Business Times UK · Apr 1
Oil Prices Plunge as Donald Trump Announces US Forces Will Leave Iran Within Weeks Oil prices whipsawed around $100 a barrel after Donald Trump said US forces could leave Iran within weeks, despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely shut. Traders are now trying to square the president's upbeat timeline with escalating attacks and a deepening regional supply shock. International Business Times UK · Apr 1
BP is operating in a world of ‘significant complexity’, new boss tells staff Meg O’Neill’s memo comes as company tries to rebuild strategy amid oil shock of Iran war and after failed green pivot The Guardian - UK · Apr 1
Why climate activists were covered in treacle outside the US embassy Climate activists from Fossil Free London staged a protest outside the US embassy in London, dousing themselves in treacle to symbolise oil. The demonstration aimed to highlight soaring energy costs and oil company profits, specifically targeting the undeveloped Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea. Protesters linked the… The Independent UK · Apr 1
S&P Futures Climb on Hopes of Middle East Conflict Resolution, U.S. ADP Jobs Report and Retail Sales Data on Tap June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.51% this morning as oil prices fall and risk appetite improves on hopes for an imminent end to the conflict in the Middle East. Barchart · Apr 1
Starmer signals need for closer ties with EU in light of Iran oil crisis ‘storm’ Britain’s “long-term national interest requires closer partnership with our allies in Europe”, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Evening Standard · Apr 1
Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 1
South Korea president says Iran war shows the need to ditch ‘extremely risky’ fossil fuels Lee Jae Myung warns situation caused by US-Israeli war against Iran is ‘worse than you think’ The Independent UK · Apr 1
Oil's worst-case scenario: $200 if Hormuz remains closed It could become a reality if the Iran war ends without reopening the strait. Axios · Apr 1
Oil price falls and markets rally after Trump says Iran war over in ‘two to three weeks’ US president’s claim that conflict is nearing end prompts 15% drop in Brent crude and stock market climb in Asia The Guardian - UK · Apr 1
Oil prices retreat and stock markets rally on Iran war resolution optimism Stock markets in the UK and globally rebounded on hopes over an end to the Iran conflict, with the FTSE 100 Index soaring as much as 1.7%. Evening Standard · Apr 1
Trump Administration Approves Higher Ethanol Fuel: What to Know About E15 Gas Before Your Next Fill-Up The EPA's temporary waiver for E15 fuel, a 15% ethanol blend, aims to reduce gasoline prices. Explore its effects on vehicle compatibility, fuel economy, and market dynamics amid global energy volatility. International Business Times UK · Apr 1
The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won’t be easy Southeast Asia’s only nuclear plant never got used after allegations of corruption. The region is trying again, 50 years later, amid a new oil shock. Fortune · Apr 1
Euronews · Apr 1 Europe's booming solar fleet has saved €20 billion in gas imports since Iran war, finds new analysis New data shows that solar installations across Europe are cushioning the continent from volatile fossil fuel price shocks.
Euronews · Apr 1 Stocks jump and oil drops as Trump renews hopes of Iran war ending European and Asian markets surged on Wednesday amid renewed hopes that the Iran war could end soon after US President Donald Trump said American troops would leave in two to three weeks with or without a deal.
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Zelensky offers Russia an Easter truce to halt devastating energy strikes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he will ask US mediators to relay Kyiv's offer of an Easter ceasefire to Russia, following the Kremlin's claim of lacking detailed proposals. The proposed ceasefire is conditional on Russia ceasing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with Ukraine reciprocating by stopping strikes on Russian…
International Business Times UK · Apr 1 Brazil's 5% Gas Hike vs. America's 30% Surge: How a 50-Year Sugarcane Bet Shielded It From the Iran Oil Shock How Brazil's sugarcane ethanol program leads in energy independence and biofuel innovation. Discover why countries like the UK are paying attention and how this model can boost global energy security.
The Independent UK · Apr 1 EV leasing could save drivers over £1,300 a year as fuel prices rise New analysis finds electric cars cheaper to lease and run than petrol equivalents – even more so amid volatile oil markets
Livingetc · Apr 1 Reed Diffusers vs Electric Diffusers — Which Are Best? There's Not a Clear Winner, but Each Format Has Its Place to Make a Home Smell Incredible While one format sets a consistent foundation of fragrance, the other allows for a level of control that comes in handy when hosting
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Iran war briefing: Trump says conflict will end within weeks as missile strikes rage on Donald Trump has claimed the war on Iran will end in “two to three weeks”, adding that peace will bring oil prices “tumbling down.” Trump told reporters that “Iran doesn’t have to make a deal” to end the conflict. He said he will be satisfied when Iran is "put into…
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Iran hits tanker off coast of Qatar, Kuwait airport and Israel kills 5 in Beirut attack Iran hit a tanker off the coast of Qatar and Kuwait International Airport as Tehran acknowledged for the first time that Washington had been in direct contact about a possible ceasefire
Euronews · Apr 1 Newsletter: Energy shock has Brussels on edge Also in this newsletter: The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas floats reviving plans to use immobilised Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1 Oil tumbles and UK’s FTSE 100 posts biggest daily rise in a year on hopes Middle East war will end soon – as it happened Brent crude prices have fallen sharply, while the FTSE 100 is up 1.8% and government bonds are rallying
Evening Standard · Apr 1 FTSE 100 Live 01 April: Markets bounce but oil still above $100, Berkeley slumps Stock markets have bounced amid hopes of a de-escalation of the Iran conflict.