Oil
Iran fortifying Kharg Island in preparation for potential US attack - report
US officials and military experts have warned of the significant risks that a US ground invasion of Kharg Island, Iran's primary hub for oil exports, would pose.
United Airlines CEO: Ticket prices may climb by as much as one-fifth due to fuel prices
Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis from Iran war
Iran tells UN: 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
Asia is most affected continent by Strait of Hormuz closure, with 80% of Gulf energy imports
A New York Times report revealed that Asian countries are entering an energy crisis due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while Western nations will feel the economic effects of the war.
Traders bet $500 million on oil price just before Trump's post on delay to Iran attack
Having issued Iran with a Monday deadline to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz or face its power plants being "obliterated," Trump's post unleashed a powerful selloff in oil and natural gas.
Israel's endurance buys Iranian isolation - editoral
Israelis face mounting costs from the war with Iran, but regional signals suggest Tehran is becoming more isolated across the Middle East.
Want to reduce stress? This is the secret of olive oil
In periods of ongoing stress and tension, olive oil may be more significant than ever. Extra virgin olive oil is rich in antioxidants and quality fats that may reduce stress and inflammation.
Trump’s five day window for Iran deal may decide Israel’s inflation path, expert tells ‘Post’
Economists warn Israel’s inflation could rise if Iran talks fail, as oil market shocks increase fuel prices and ripple across the economy.
International Energy Agency: Middle East oil crisis severe, global economy at risk
“A stock release will help to comfort the markets, but this is not the solution. It will only help to reduce the pain in the economy," IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said.
Saudi Aramco boss pulls out of international energy conference due to Iran conflict, source says
The withdrawal of the CEO of the world's top oil exporter from this conference highlights the scale of the challenge he faces in dealing with the Iran crisis.
US considers ground operation to seize Iran’s Kharg Island amid tensions, source tells Post
A US official confirmed to the Post that “the US military has accelerated the deployment of thousands of Marines and Navy personnel to the Middle East.”
US has 'plenty of money' to fund war in Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
US President Donald Trump has not yet sent a request for the Senate and House of Representatives to approve additional funding, and his administration has made clear that the number could change.
Ending Tehran's energy blackmail: New tech could end world's Iranian oil dependence - opinion
The technological revolution now underway is beginning to change the rules of the game.
