Oil and gas
Can the US and Iran conclude a lasting deal to end the Middle East war?
Iran is unlikely to give up its leverage over Hormuz without concessions from the US
Energy crisis triggered by Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNG
LNG prices in the region more than doubled in the weeks after the start of the conflict
European airlines face fuel shortages within weeks
Europe is by far the biggest consumer of jet fuel shipped through the Strait of Hormuz
Asia relying on US crude to replace Middle East supply
The war in Iran and near closing of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off crude flows to Asia
Can Iran legally impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz?
The US disputes Iran’s authority to charge tolls
Thailand rushes to secure oil, fertiliser as Strait of Hormuz remains shut
Despite talk of a US-Iran ceasefire extension, policymakers are still on high alert in South-east Asia
Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War II
Atlantic Basin and Asian buyers are reaching further out for available supply
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Signs that diplomatic engagement might continue have calmed oil markets
Asian stocks rise on US-Iran deal hopes amid Hormuz blockade, oil falls
Since the US and Israel launched the war in late February, the Trump administration has taken repeated steps to contain prices
What to know about the US blockade of Iran’s ports
The ultimate aim of a blockade would be to cut off Iran’s oil flows, severing a vital financial lifeline for the regime
