Emirates says Iranian nationals are not allowed to enter or transit through UAE – as it happened This blog is closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
Indian Oil’s Chhotu LPG: No Booking, Just Go Imagine running out of gas in the middle of cooking No backup. No time. No help. And then someone says Just walk out and buy a cylinder instantly. Sounds impossible, right? But Indian Oil Corporation just made it real. No booking. No waiting. No long process Just pick it up… MyLifeXP · Mar 31
Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict will end in ‘two to three weeks’ as drone sparks fire at Kuwait airport Donald Trump said the US will be leaving the Middle East ‘very soon’ The Independent UK · Mar 31
Manila’s transport workers struggle to make ends meet as Philippines feels force of oil crisis The Philippines is uniquely exposed to the surging oil price caused by the war in the Middle East. The government is facing protests and widespread anger The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’ If you’d never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before, you probably have by now. Iran’s effective closure of the waterway, which usually carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas, has put severe pressure on the global economy. The Conversation · Mar 31
Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts amid the U.S. and Israeli war in Iran, which has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply The Independent UK · Mar 31
Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai port; spill risk flagged A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai was targeted in a direct Iranian attack, igniting a fire and damaging its hull. This incident, involving drone strikes, follows a pattern of attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf. Dubai authorities are managing the blaze, with all 24 crew members reported… The Times of India · Mar 31
Ukraine war briefing: allies asked Kyiv about reducing attacks on Russian energy sector, Zelenskyy says President says he is open to scaling back strikes on oil and wider energy industry if Moscow reciprocates. What we know on day 1,497 The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
Trump news at a glance: US promotes Elon Musk’s X to fight foreign propaganda Cable signed by secretary of state Marco Rubio endorses Musk’s platform by name and suggests staff work with Pentagon psychological operations unit – key US politics stories from Monday 30 March at a glance The Guardian - US · Mar 31
Florida Sees Sudden Jump in Gas Prices After Supply Disruptions Hit the Southeast Gas prices are rising across the United States right now, thanks to the conflict in the Middle East. And if you’ve filled up your tank... Saving Advice · Mar 30
Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean Israeli airstrikes on March 7 on oil depots surrounding Tehran produced heavy smoke and acid rain The Independent UK · Mar 30
Trump eyes Arab nations to fund Iran war amid peace talks with Tehran Speaking at a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the proposal was something Trump had been considering, though she stopped short of confirming any formal move. Earlier, Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, saying its energy infrastructure, including oil facilities and desalination plants, could face widespread… The Times of India · Mar 30
Cotton Posts Monday Gains Cotton futures were 4 to 73 points higher to close out Monday. The US dollar index was $0.388 higher at $100.370. Crude oil futures were up $5.36 to $105.00 on the day. March Intentions data is expected to show cotton acreage at 9.229 million acres according to a Reuters survey... Barchart · Mar 30
Soybeans Pull Back to Steady into Monday’s Close Soybeans saw weakness late on Monday as front months came back to close with fractionally mixed action. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3/4 cent at $10.87 3/4. Soymeal futures were down 40 cents to up 70 cents, with Soy Oil futures 52 to 106 points higher.... Barchart · Mar 30
AAP · Mar 30 Australia urges probe into Lebanon peacekeeper killings Israel's ambassador to Australia has defended his country's actions in Lebanon and death penalty laws which have been criticised by the Albanese government.
International Business Times UK · Mar 30 'Don't Mess with Texas Children': Man Ordered to Pay $1.1B After Violent Attack on Toddler Stepson A Dallas jury has ordered Texas oil heir Charles Brooks Jr. to pay $1.1 billion for the brutal assault of his stepson, marking the largest child abuse verdict in US history.
Fortune · Mar 30 Dollar doomsayers can relax: Iran's 'petroyuan' gambit won't topple the greenback The petrodollar story is overstated, and increasingly outdated.
Marie Claire · Mar 30 My Skin Has Never Felt Better Since Switching to Herbivore's Plant-Based Body Care These body oils, shower gels, lotions, and more have stolen my heart.
Barchart · Mar 30 Stocks Pressured by Economic Fallout from Iran War The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.78%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.43%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Kiplinger · Mar 30 Dow Rises Amid Another Crude Oil Spike: Stock Market Today Crude oil was up, and Papa Dow was too, but the Nasdaq fell further into correction territory amid persistent uncertainty for global financial markets.
International Business Times · Mar 30 Treasury Secretary Bessent Says U.S. Will 'Retake Control' of Strait of Hormuz Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the United States will "retake control" of the Strait of Hormuz over time, to restore freedom of navigation through one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
Barchart · Mar 30 Dollar Rises as Iran War Continues The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 10.5-month high on Monday, finishing up by 0.40%. The dollar gained on safe-haven support on Monday amid concerns of a protracted war in Iran. President Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday that he wants to "take the oil in Iran" and...
Barchart · Mar 30 Crude Oil Prices Jump on Concerns Over Escalation of Iran War May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Monday closed up +3.24 (+3.25%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0688 (+2.16%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Monday, with crude oil posting a 3-week high after President Trump threatened to escalate the Iran war if there is...
The Conversation · Mar 30 Is E10 fuel bad for my car? And could it save me money? Fuel has become a precious, and increasingly expensive, commodity.
The Times of India · Mar 30 'Grab their oil installations': Trump shares his 1987 interview against Iran — watch When pressed on the method and risks, including potential involvement of Marines or escalation to war, he replied: "You go in... you take the oil... Let Iran fight their own war. You take their oil." He added: "You get in trouble with weakness."Dismissing concerns about Soviet intervention at the time,…