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Strait of Hormuz
A selection of stories about the Strait of Hormuz
How much longer can the world absorb the Iran war shock?
Disruption to oil supply, oil prices and the world economy has been surprisingly manageable so far
Three killed and more than 30 injured in attacks on two Saudi airports, aviation authorities say
Irish airport operator DAA has contract to operate terminal at one of the Saudi airports attacked
World’s oil stockpiles are ‘scarily thin’, says Saudi Aramco boss
Amin Nasser says inventories depleted by Middle East conflict could take up to two years to rebuild
Diesel and petrol prices approach April peaks as US and G7 agree strategic reserve release
Average price of petrol in Ireland is €1.99 per litre, while diesel stands at €2.16 per litre, monitoring site reports
Are groceries in Irish supermarkets about to rise again? Three items will, but one may fall
Energy crisis and extreme weather events in summer expected to trigger higher food prices
Oil dips as Middle East shipments back in the spotlight
US and Iran have failed to make headway toward a lasting peace agreement
Trump weighs diesel export ban as US fuel crisis deepens
Trump at centre of lobbying fight between Big Oil and top Republicans warning of voter anger at high fuel prices
Oil rises as Iran uncertainty outweighs Saudi pipe return
Trump rejects proposal to resume full traffic through Strait of Hormuz in seven days
UN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating ‘in good faith’ to end war
However, the US president says he expects talks with Tehran to resume shortly
Iran awaits official US response after Trump rejects Hormuz deal, minister says
Tehran says US negotiators have yet to formally respond to its plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US president privately sceptical Tehran would meet his demands to dismantle its nuclear programme
‘Help is on the way’ with energy costs, Simon Harris says in advance of budget
Pearse Doherty warns of more increases in electricity prices before Budget 2027 and criticises cut in energy credits
Oil prices fall as Iran says it is open to diplomacy to end the war
But the two countries remain far apart on ways to halt conflict
Oil falls on better supply outlook, hopes for US-Iran talks
Optimism around diplomatic push to end seven-month conflict drives prices lower
Donald Trump acts as Putin’s puppet for reasons shrouded in secrecy
Donald Trump acts as Vladimir Putin’s puppet for reasons that remain shrouded in secrecy
Saudi Arabia prepares to reopen East-West pipeline, leading to drop in oil prices
Key route for Saudi crude to reach Red Sea has been closed for two weeks following drone strikes
Oil edges higher on supply risks
Diplomatic push to end US-Iran war but no guarantees talks will show tangible progress
‘Anything could happen with me’: Trump can’t decide on his Iran strategy
Trump has left open the possibility of meeting Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian in New York this week
Oil holds drop as Saudi Arabia moves to restore pipeline
Signs that supply disruptions in the Middle East are set to ease
When will Ireland finally achieve full fossil fuel phase-out?
Transition is under way but the task lacks the timeline and tough decisions to complete the job
Saudi warplanes attack Yemen as Houthis solidify gains
Yemeni militant group claims it shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet
Oil climbs as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks heighten supply concerns
Gulf Arab states postpone planned discussions with Iran
Yemen’s Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane
Iran-backed Houthi militia also take mainland Red Sea coastal town of Dhubab
Houthis have seized a crucial Red Sea port. Why is it so significant?
Move is part of a drive to extend control over strategic global shipping routes
Brent steady near $101 as Iran says it is prepared for intense war
Renewed fighting over the past week has ended a period of relative calm
Oil breaches $100 barrier for first time since July
Brent crude advances as escalation in US-Iran war feeds fears of renewed global supply crunch
Iran threatens US with new ‘economic warfare’ and missiles as Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed Houthi militia assaults wound 73
South Korea has not deployed forces in the US-Iran war - and Trump’s not happy
Tehran warns of ‘serious consequences’ if Seoul sends forces to the Strait of Hormuz
Oil nears $100 a barrel as Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman is close
Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has ended period of relative calm
Iran says response to further attacks will be ‘more painful’
Economy minister Ali Madanizadeh says Tehran plans to respond to US economic pressure with reforms
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