Oil and gas prices remain volatile in rollercoaster week amid Iran war UK natural gas prices eased back a little in early trading on Friday, having jumped more than a fifth on Thursday. Evening Standard · Mar 20
S&P Futures Slip as Oil Prices Rise on Kharg Island Takeover Report March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.40% this morning as oil prices continued to rise amid waning hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. Barchart · Mar 20
Premium Petrol Prices Increased by Over ₹2 Amid Global Oil Surge State-run oil marketing companies on Friday announced an increase of over ₹2 per litre in the price of premium-grade petrol, while leaving the prices of regular petrol and diesel unchanged. Whats Hot · Mar 20
Corpus Christi’s crucial refineries look for alternate water supplies amid looming water crisis The city produces 5% of the nation’s refined products like gas and jet fuel, and experts say a serious water shortage could force production down and push fuel prices up even further. The Texas Tribune · Mar 20
Iran tells Cooper UK letting US use bases is ‘participation in aggression’ Abbas Araghchi criticised the ‘negative and biased approach of Britain’. Evening Standard · Mar 20
‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say. Euronews · Mar 20
Oil and gas prices ease back in calmer markets but volatility remains UK natural gas prices fell 2% lower in early trading on Friday, having jumped more than a fifth higher on Thursday. Evening Standard · Mar 20
Trump lashes out at Nato allies as 'cowards' as UK dragged into his Iran war for allowing US planes to use RAF bases The US president has previously singled out Britain for particularly strong criticism Evening Standard · Mar 20
FTSE 100 loses all its 2026 gains as Middle East conflict hits shares, and UK borrowing costs reach highest since 2008 – as it happened Money markets predict three quarter-point rises in UK interest rates this year, due to inflation shock from higher oil and gas prices The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
FTSE 100 Live 20 March: Index retreats amid $110 oil, Wetherspoon shares slump A turbulent week for global markets today ended with Brent Crude near $110 a barrel and the FTSE 100 index back under pressure. Evening Standard · Mar 20
US bombers fly from Britain to join Hormuz battle as Trump slams UK for being 'too slow' It comes amid reports the US could deploy ground troops against Iran after weeks of strikes Evening Standard · Mar 20
From black rain to marine pollution, the war in Iran is an environmental disaster In this week’s newsletter: with US-Israeli strikes hitting oil refineries, military bases and nuclear facilities, monitors are warning that the conflict will have devastating effects The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
For CEOs, it’s time for a wartime mindset The Iran war may end, but global instability is here to stay. Business leaders who plan for volatility will have the edge. Fortune · Mar 20
Five European nations and Japan ready to 'contribute' to securing Hormuz The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout. Euronews · Mar 20
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20 Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise IEA makes 10 recommendations to help households and businesses prepare for a drawn-out disruption to energy markets
Euronews · Mar 20 The Iran oil shock: Who pays the most fuel tax in Europe? Fuel prices across Europe are soaring, with taxes making up more than half of the cost at the pump in many countries. Euronews Business examines how differences in taxes mean motorists in some countries now pay far more at the pump than others.
The Independent UK · Mar 20 The 12 viral TikTok egg recipes everyone is trying right now From Korean soy-marinated ‘mayak’ eggs to Cajun egg boils and Japanese tamago kake gohan, TikTok has turned the humble egg into one of the internet’s most viral ingredients. Here are the 12 egg trends currently taking over social media – and how to make them at home
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack A Kuwaiti oil refinery has been hit as Iran launches new attacks on regional energy infrastructure
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The Independent UK · Mar 20 The war in Iran raises pressure on Ukraine while Russia prepares new offensives With U.S.-brokered Ukraine peace talks on hold due to the war in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to try to expand his military gains via new offensives against his southern neighbor that will put even more pressure on Kyiv
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Oil prices ease and Asian shares are mixed as energy supply worries over Iran war remain Asian shares have been mixed following losses on Wall Street, and oil prices have pared earlier gains on the intensifying Iran war, falling back to around $107 per barrel after briefly surging to about $119 a barrel on Thursday
The Times of India · Mar 20 Iran continues targeting energy sites: Key Kuwait oil refinery on fire again after drone strike Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery faced another Iranian drone attack on Friday. Fires erupted at several units. This follows a similar incident a day earlier. Firefighters are working to control the blaze. The attacks are part of a wider escalation in the Gulf region. Energy supplies and global markets are…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20 ‘Really significant’: analysts warn top fuel suppliers could cut exports to Australia Energy minister says he is not aware of any cuts to imports from Malaysia, but expert says warnings are ‘really significant’
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy The Iran war is exposing how much the global economy still depends on fragile fossil fuel supplies
The Conversation · Mar 20 Why Middle East gas field attacks could send energy prices soaring Israel’s bombing of Iran’s South Pars gas field has sent shockwaves through global energy markets.