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Europe's fertilizer crisis: prices surge due to Iran war and dependence on Russia

The fertilizer market is facing a double crisis: the Iran war is driving up prices, the Strait of Hormuz is blocked - and at the same time it is becoming clear how dependent Europe still is on Russian supplies.

Euronews

No public appearance, now a video: Where is Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei?

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has surfaced in a teaching video amid speculation about his health following his father's death. He recently called for national unity and threatened the Strait of Hormuz. US officials, including Donald Trump, have expressed uncertainty about his condition, with reports suggesting he may have…

The Times of India

Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

There appears to be some tension as President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answer questions from White House reporters about Japan’s support for the Iran war

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Stocks Continue to Slide on Energy Shock: Stock Market Today

Not even "exceptional" earnings and "stellar" guidance could save one of the hottest chip stocks from the shocks of 2026.

Kiplinger

The Middle East Oil Crisis Just Reached Japan's Snack Aisle and Wasabeef Is First to Go

No heavy oil, no boilers, no chips. The Middle East oil crisis is now food inflation news, and Japanese food trends may never look quite the same.

International Business Times

Crude Oil Prices Erase Gains on Hopes US to Add Supplies to Oil Markets

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.18 (-0.19%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.0286 (+0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell back from early highs on Thursday and settled mixed, with gasoline climbing to a 3.5-year high. Escalation of the Iran war is...

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Coffee Prices Jump on Supply Disruptions

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Thursday closed up +8.00 (+2.73%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +90 (+2.51%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Thursday, with arabica posting a 1-month high and robusta posting a 1-week high. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted...

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The targeting of key Gulf energy infrastructure raises the risk of long-term disruption

Escalating attacks on key oil and gas facilities in the Persian Gulf have increased the risk of an extended bout of higher prices for everything from gasoline and electricity to computer chips and food

The Independent UK

1 Top Stock to Buy Amid the Strait of Hormuz Closure

Alcoa is surging as the Strait of Hormuz closes, and aluminum supply tightens. Here's why AA stock could be the top commodity play right now.

Barchart

1 Little-Known Stock to Buy to Bet on Mine-Sweeping Tech in the Strait of Hormuz

This diversified aerospace and defense business still trades below sector multiples. Should you consider buying now?

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Higher Shipping Costs Boost Coffee Prices

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +5.30 (+1.81%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +68 (+1.90%). Coffee prices are climbing today, with robusta posting a 1-week high. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global shipping and is supportive of coffee prices. The...

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Crude Oil Prices Strengthen as Iran Escalates Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.04 (+1.08%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0425 (+1.37%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with gasoline climbing to a 3.5-year high. Escalation of the Iran war is pushing energy prices higher as Iran escalates...

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Oil price surge is hurting African economies: scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa take stock

The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli action. About 20% of the world’s oil…

The Conversation

UK and European allies slam Iran’s attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

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Starmer and European allies condemn Iran attacks in joint statement

The leaders expressed their ‘deep concern’ about the escalating conflict, calling on Iran to ‘cease immediately its threats’

The Conversation

The West has long characterized Iran’s oil as a prize to be claimed

With the recent outbreak of hostilities in the Persian Gulf, the focus of international attention has returned to one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints: the Strait of Hormuz.

MarketBeat

Not Just Oil: 3 Fertilizer Stocks Boosted by Hormuz Closure

Fertilizer prices are starting to rise due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, which benefits North American producers that can manufacture inputs domestically.

The Conversation

Can British drones help secure the strait of Hormuz for international shipping?

After pressing allies for support – and being rebuffed – US president Donald Trump now insists that the United States can reopen the Strait of Hormuz alone. However, this would focus the risk on US forces and stretch limited naval resources.

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The Independent UK

The Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted before. A look at past moments that threatened oil flows

The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz into the crosshairs of yet another geopolitical conflict

The Conversation

How the law of naval warfare applies to the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow body of water adjacent to Iran and Oman, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.

The Times of India

About 90 ships crossed Strait of Hormuz despite war, finds report

HONG KONG: About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway has been effectively closed, according to maritime and trade data platforms. Many…

We Got This Covered

A former Republican House Speaker just proposed fixing the Strait of Hormuz — with a dozen nukes

Newt Gingrich has lost his mind.

We Got This Covered

Iran choked 27% of global energy. So the U.S. answered with 5,000-pounds of ‘let’s make it worse’

The US is pushing hard to reopen the waterway.

The Mary Sue

China’s icy silence on Trump’s Strait of Hormuz plea exposes a terrifying truth about his global standing

China has remained completely silent on President Donald Trump’s recent request for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. This lack of response comes as the president has been actively seeking international military support to secure the vital waterway.

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump called Germany to help in Iran war — and their reaction might be the most polite snub he’s ever received

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz directly denied President Donald Trump aid in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. But a week ago, Germany allowed the United States to use the Ramstein Air Base for the Iran war.

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