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The Latest Breaking News from Oil

Current price of oil as of April 27, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

Fortune

Households fork out £3,400 more for bills in five years due to war impact on energy prices

Ofgem will announce on 27 May the price cap for the three months covering 1 July to 30 September

The Independent UK

Starmer to chair ministerial meeting focused on economic impact of Iran war

The Middle East Response Committee will meet on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

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Strait of Hormuz traffic showing early signs of recovery but analysts say crisis far from over

Vessel crossings rebound over the weekend but analysts warn increased movement has not yet translated into a surge in oil and gas flows as the war continues

The Independent UK

10 Things You Should Know About Oil and Prices

Oil rocks the price of just about everything that touches your life, from food to investments to gas and beyond.

Kiplinger

The Latest: Iran proposes to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear agreement

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program

The Independent UK

What Hanuman Did That Changed Shani Dev Forever

What if one of the most feared deities carries a story of pain not just power? We often hear about Shani Dev as the giver of justice. Slow, strict, and unavoidable. But have you ever wondered why is his movement so slow? And why do people offer mustard oil to…

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Oil prices soar to near three-week high as Trump scraps Iran peace talks over lack of progress

‘We can talk but we’re not sending people,’ the president says

The Independent UK

Oil prices rise to near-three week highs as US-Iran peace talks falter

Donald Trump said over the weekend that envoys from Washington would no longer be travelling to Islamabad in Pakistan for negotiations.

Evening Standard

Iran war briefing: Oil prices reach three-week high as peace talks stall

Iran and Oman have agreed to continue expert-level consultations to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and protect shared interests in the waterway, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said. The British government is scrambling to secure supplies of carbon dioxide for food producers and breweries, and is drawing…

The Independent UK

Ghana’s fuel payment strategy works for now: how to fix longer term problems

Ghana introduced a new payment arrangement for petroleum imports in 2023, using gold instead of scarce US dollars. The policy was designed to ease pressure on the cedi by reducing the need for upfront dollar purchases to settle fuel import bills.

The Conversation

Goldman raises oil price forecasts as Iran war deadlock continues; Shell buying Canada’s ARC in $13.6bn deal – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

What is Europe doing to avoid a new energy crisis? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

EU fossil fuel imports have increased by €24 billion since the US-Iran war, with oil prices up 60 per cent and gas 70 per cent. How will the EU’s new AccelerateEU plan avoid a full-scale energy shortage? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Euronews

Iran-US war latest: Trump considers Tehran’s latest peace proposal as Germany warns he’s being ‘humiliated’

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt ‌said Trump's bottom line demands remain the same

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

PHOTO ESSAY: AP photos capture elderly Cubans coping with deepening economic crisis

Cuba’s elderly are among those bearing the heaviest burden of the island’s deepening economic crisis, which has worsened since the start of the year after an oil embargo imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mixed and oil gains more than $1 as Iran talks remain in flux

Shares are mixed in Asia and Tokyo has hit a fresh record after U.S. stocks ended last week with new highs

The Times of India

‘Our math is different’: Iran warns Gulf countries of ‘fourfold’ retaliation after Trump threat

Iran's Vice President warned of a fourfold retaliation against nations supporting damage to its infrastructure, particularly its oil sector, following US President Trump's remarks. This threat underscores heightened tensions around Iran's energy assets amidst ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts, including a proposed two-stage plan to the US.

The Conversation

Tea tree oil may affect fertility, the EU says. A pharmacologist explains why that’s so misleading

The heady scent of tea tree is one of the iconic smells of the Australian bush. And the essential oils derived from tea trees have been used as medicines, first by Indigenous people, then by colonists.

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Woman Goes To Walmart For An Oil Filter. Then She Realizes People Have Been Snatching Them All Up: ‘Wix, Puralator, Mobil 1’

A woman is going viral on TikTok after flagging what she says is a frustrating issue with something as basic as routine car maintenance.

Barchart

Mega-Cap Earnings, FOMC and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter a pivotal week with key Mega-Cap earnings and Fed policy the main tings to watch along with any news from Iran.

Radio France Internationale

Trickle-down impacts of Middle East war, from pistachios, to copper, to leather

As oil prices surge and key shipping routes close because of the war in the Middle East, the downstream effects are impacting different markets around the world, from pistachios and bananas to luxury leather goods, as industries are being forced to adapt to disrupted supply chains and increased costs.

The Guardian - UK

The truth about cooking oils: 14 essential facts for healthier, cheaper meals

From avocado to hemp, extra virgin olive and rapeseed, the shops are packed with various oils. But what is worth spending money on? And are any of them actually better for you?

PC Gamer

I feel like my screenshots are coming to life through the oil paintings created by ArtbyEri

Art imitates virtual life.

MarketBeat

Pipelines and Automation: 2 Energy Plays Built for Any Oil Price

Kinder Morgan and Halliburton offer stable energy exposure with fee-based pipelines and efficiency services that perform in any oil price environment

MarketBeat

Chevron's Pullback May Be a Buying Opportunity—Even If the War Ends

Chevron has pulled back from highs, but with oil still elevated and analyst support strong, the setup continues to favor further upside.

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