Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shock The Guardian - AU · Apr 13
‘A disturbing lack of integrity’: Columbia students file complaint against energy thinktank taking big oil money Members of Sunrise Movement chapter claim university’s energy center engaging in deceptive trade practices The Guardian - US · Apr 13
Former ‘Citgo 6’ political prisoner sees ‘karma’ in Maduro ouster, but Venezuelan oil won’t rebound until there’s true regime change Former 'Citgo Six' captive sees democratic elections as the only way to build international business trust in Venezuela again. Fortune · Apr 12
What is Queensland’s Taroom trough and could it really be hiding a ‘sea of oil’? LNP politicians visit a Shell drill site near Roma and claim a ‘generational opportunity’ to reduce Australia’s reliance on fuel imports. Others are more circumspect The Guardian - AU · Apr 10
Up 24% in 2026 and Yielding 3.1%, How Should You Play SHEL Stock Amid an Iran Ceasefire? Shell is riding a rare combination of surging oil prices, strong trading gains, and a 25% year‑to‑date stock rally that has pushed SHEL to its best run in years, even as the Iran conflict forces the company to trim its gas output outlook and watch the Strait of Hormuz closely. Barchart · Apr 9
Stocks surge and oil tumbles amid US-Iran ceasefire The FTSE 100 closed up 260.09 points, 2.5%, at 10,608.88. Evening Standard · Apr 8
What Iran ceasefire means for fuel prices, inflation and interest rates in the UK Experts hope that UK inflation will fall, paving the way for cheaper mortgages The Independent UK · Apr 8
Shell oil trading profits soar amid Iran war but Qatar strikes hit gas output Earnings at renewable energy division expected to soar to between $200m and $700m in first quarter The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Shell cuts gas production outlook blaming Middle East conflict However, its oil trading operations were boosted by a jump in prices following the conflict between US-Israeli forces and Iran. Evening Standard · Apr 8
War in Iran is boosting profits for oil and defense companies as US gas prices soar As Americans struggle with rising prices, Lockheed Martin, Shell and other companies are experiencing gains The Guardian - US · Apr 6
Northern Ireland leads surge in fuel prices since start of Iran war Petrol has risen 19% and diesel 35%, while in England the north has had the sharpest increases The Guardian - UK · Apr 3
Someone bought this photo at a yard sale: it could now be worth $1 million! The extraordinary provenance of Edward Steichen's image tells us something profound about how photography gets valued Digital Camera World · Apr 3
Bungie provides details on Marathon's imminent Recon buff 'by popular demand', revealing an improved Echo Pulse and a 'more aggressive' tracker drone Recon's area scanning ability will soon distinguish between AI and human enemies. PC Gamer · Apr 3
Starmer to meet business leaders as Trump considers invading Iranian island Bosses from energy firms including BP and Shell and representatives from shipping and banking firms will meet Sir Keir Starmer. Evening Standard · Mar 30
The Independent UK · Mar 30 Petrol prices latest: Motorists hit by 23-year record over cost of diesel as Starmer prepares for emergency talks The average price of a litre of diesel at UK forecourts rose to 179.9p on Sunday, 28.5p more than petrol (151.4p).
The Guardian - US · Mar 27 Embrace spring showers with the best Pfas-free rain jackets for hiking, running and just looking good Ditch the ‘forever chemicals’ – we tested these jackets in torrential downpour, the shower and on hiking trails
Evening Standard · Mar 26 FTSE 100 falls as Iran responds to US proposals Stocks fell on Thursday amid uncertainty around talks between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.
International Business Times · Mar 26 FTSE 100 Top 5 Gainers: Next Leads Risers as Index Dips Slightly on March 26 LONDON — Next plc dominated the FTSE 100 gainers Thursday as the blue-chip index edged lower amid renewed oil price volatility and lingering geopolitical uncertainties tied to the Middle East.
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 Oil Prices Crash: Brent Crude Drops Below $100 As Trump Teases 'Bombshell' Iran Peace Deal Brent crude briefly slipped below $100 a barrel after Donald Trump claimed a 'bombshell' peace deal with Iran was within reach and Tehran signalled limited safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25 Europe could face fuel shortage by April as Iran throttles supplies, says Shell boss Wael Sawan warns of pressure on diesel and petrol if strait of Hormuz does not reopen to oil and gas shipping
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Europe facing energy shortages by next month as Strait of Hormuz chaos deepens, warns Shell boss UK drivers have already paid an extra £307m for petrol and diesel since the war in Iran began
Evening Standard · Mar 24 Oil majors boost FTSE 100 amid war uncertainty The FTSE 100 index closed up 71.01 points on Tuesday.
Fortune · Mar 24 One prediction isn't enough — Why CEOs are shifting to wartime planning As geopolitical risk mounts, mission-critical scenario planning involves rehearsing several plausible futures at once.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Thai court holds gold mine operator liable for toxic runoff in a decade-old environmental case A Thai court on Tuesday found a major gold mine operator liable for pollution that has harmed nearby villagers, in a ruling that could influence future environmental lawsuits