Economy

Conflict with Iran hits US consumers' pockets

Conflict with Iran hits US consumers' pockets

War has drastically increased energy and agricultural costs for US consumers, with gasoline, diesel, heating oil and fertilizer prices surging significantly over single month

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European natural gas prices jump over 6% to $58 amid Iran war jitters
02.04.2026

European natural gas prices jump over 6% to $58 amid Iran war jitters

Markets remain volatile after US President Donald Trump says US to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next 2 or 3 weeks

Gulf states mull new pipeline projects to bypass Hormuz: Report
02.04.2026

Gulf states mull new pipeline projects to bypass Hormuz: Report

Conflict revives plans for alternative oil, gas pipelines, with Gulf states seen prioritizing expansion of existing pipelines as officials warn new cross-border corridors would be costly, complex years from completion, Financial Times reports

Asian markets plunge after Trump’s Iran remarks dim ceasefire hopes
02.04.2026

Asian markets plunge after Trump’s Iran remarks dim ceasefire hopes

Japan's Nikkei down 2.5%, South Korea's Kospi plunges 5.5% after Trump says US to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next 2 or 3 weeks

Oil prices jump over 6% as Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’
02.04.2026

Oil prices jump over 6% as Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’

Brent tops $107 amid fears of prolonged conflict and supply disruption

Intel to repurchase Apollo’s 49% stake in Ireland fab JV for $14.2B
01.04.2026

Intel to repurchase Apollo’s 49% stake in Ireland fab JV for $14.2B

Deal to be funded with cash on hand and about $6.5B in new debt, expected to support earnings, strengthen credit profile over long term