Competition watchdog warns suppliers over soaring heating oil costs Sudden volatility in the global oil trade has caused prices to spike by up to £100 in the past week alone. Evening Standard · Mar 9
G7 'not there yet' on releasing oil reserves as Iran war drives price surge After oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel overnight, finance ministers from the G7 countries held a conference call on Monday but did not agree on releasing oil stockpiles to stabilise the market. Euronews · Mar 9
Crude Prices Surge after Israel Bombs Iranian Fuel Depots April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +5.49 (+6.04%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0878 (+3.25%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are sharply higher after Israel on Saturday bombed 30 Iranian oil depots. In addition, Saudi Arabia became the latest Middle East oil producer... Barchart · Mar 9
What international law says about the Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities Israeli strikes targeted oil facilities near the Iranian capital of Tehran over the weekend. Two oil refineries, both of which had been attacked by Israel in 2025, and two oil storage facilities were hit. According to Iran’s deputy health minister, Ali Jafarian, at least four people were killed by the… The Conversation · Mar 9
U.S. Intercepted Encrypted Communications Potentially Activating Iranian Sleeper Cells Around The World: Report The U.S. intercepted encrypted communications believed to be coming from Iran, and could potentially be activating sleeper cells around the world, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 9
Euronews on the ground: Iran strikes rattle Gulf as oil price surges Iran’s escalating strikes rattle Gulf states on Monday as oil soars and questions grow over who controls Tehran, Euronews' Jane Witherspoon reports. Euronews · Mar 9
Why aren’t renewables better protecting the UK from energy price shocks amid Trump’s war on Iran? How the UK's gas addiction keeps energy bills high despite the rising role of wind and solar The Independent UK · Mar 9
Donald Trump calls the biggest oil surge since 1983 a ‘very small price to pay’ – ‘only fools’ would disagree Ain’t that reassuring? We Got This Covered · Mar 9
Investors priced in a 6-week Iraq War, but it lasted 8 years and cost $3 trillion. They’re doing it again Oil is over $100 per barrel, Iran has a new supreme leader, and the White House has no exit strategy. What does history say? Fortune · Mar 9
Donald Trump urges tankers to ‘show some guts’ in Strait of Hormuz as oil prices surge President Trump urged tanker crews navigating the Strait of Hormuz to "show some guts," asserting that Iran's naval capabilities have been significantly diminished. He stated there is "nothing to be afraid of" as global oil prices surged over $100 per barrel due to fears of supply disruptions. The Times of India · Mar 9
Easter and summer holidays: Expensive flights because of the Iran war? Flight tickets are rising due to the war in Iran. German holidaymakers must be prepared for higher prices when booking their Easter and summer holidays. Some European destinations and early booking could be worthwhile in this situation. Euronews · Mar 9
Donald Trump Labels Critics 'Fools' as Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Iran War, Middle East Energy Production Plummets Donald Trump suggests that oil prices will decrease rapidly after addressing Iran's nuclear threat, despite current spikes due to Middle East tensions. International Business Times UK · Mar 9
Dollar Moves Higher on Latest Oil Price Spike The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.27%. The dollar is seeing support from today's upward spike in oil prices to the $100 per barrel area, which is hawkish for Fed policy. Also, higher oil prices are beneficial for the dollar since the US is the world's largest oil-producing... Barchart · Mar 9
Trump Dismisses Oil Spike Fears and Calls Critics 'Fools' as Other Countries Scramble for Oil Reserves US President Trump downplays the crisis, calling it a minor sacrifice for global security. But the recent escalation in the Middle East has led to a significant rise in oil prices, prompting an emergency meeting among G7 leaders. International Business Times UK · Mar 9
The Independent UK · Mar 9 The two major money worries from Middle East instability INDEPENDENT MONEY: Business and Money Editor Karl Matchett explains how Middle East instability could push up energy bills and mortgage rates – and what it might mean for your finances – in the latest Independent Money newsletter
Fortune · Mar 9 Odds of a stock market meltdown with 1970s-style stagflation jump to 35% this year, veteran strategist warns “The U.S. economy and stock market are stuck between Iran and a hard place currently.”
Euronews · Mar 9 Why blocking Hormuz could threaten the world's food supply While most of the world is focused on the impact of oil disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the current blockade could also pose long-term risks to the global food supply.
Frugal Gardening · Mar 9 March Fungal Diseases to Watch For March marks the moment when gardens wake up, but fungi wake up too. Damp soil, melting frost, chilly nights, and bursts of daytime warmth create a dream environment for plant diseases that thrive on moisture and instability. While gardeners often focus on planting schedules and soil preparation, fungal threats quietly…
International Business Times · Mar 9 Key Factor of Iran War is Plunging World Economy Into Unprecedented Energy Crisis, Analyst Says Experts are warning that the world is headed for an unprecedented energy crisis due to the Iran war and threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
MyLifeXP · Mar 9 6 Everyday Foods Quietly Raising Your Heart Attack Risk Heart attacks rarely arrive without warning. But the warning signs are often invisible. Many people believe heart problems come only from obvious unhealthy foods like deep-fried snacks or greasy fast food. The reality is far more surprising. According to vascular surgeons, some of the most common foods people eat every…
Latin Times · Mar 9 French President Macron Announces 'International Mission' To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz: 'Purely Defensive' French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday an "international mission" to escort ships across the Strait of Ormuz and help reopen the key waterway as energy prices soar as a result of the war in Iran.
Evening Standard · Mar 9 SNP calls for emergency cost-of-living support as prices expected to rise The price of oil rose over 100 dollars per barrel for the first time since 2022, while the FTSE 100 Index dropped 2% soon after opening on Monday.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Mar 9 Why Gas Prices Spike During Middle East Conflicts — And How Long It Usually Lasts A missile launch thousands of miles away can push the price of gasoline up before the next morning commute even begins. That reality surprises many people, yet global oil markets react with lightning speed whenever tension rises in the Middle East. Traders, governments, and energy companies all watch the region…
Barchart · Mar 9 Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Spike up to $100 Per Barrel The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.9%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.2%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.9%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.3%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...