UK equities came under sustained pressure, with the FTSE 100 falling sharply as escalating tensions in the Iran conflict drove a surge in energy prices.
Trump escalates Iran stance, warns he’s “no more Mr Nice Guy”
Oil prices pushed higher on renewed geopolitical tensions, with crude breaching $115 after Donald Trump escalated rhetoric over Iran.
Oil markets have surged to fresh one-month highs
Oil prices have risen to a three-week high as of 29 April 2026, supported by escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz,
Oil prices edge higher as OPEC+ pauses output hike plans for early 2026
Oil prices rose on Monday after OPEC+, led by Saudi Arabia, announced a pause to planned production increases in the first quarter of 2026.
Goldman: Oil Could Fall Below $40 Amid Global Slowdown
Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could plunge below $40 per barrel by late 2026 if a U.S.-led trade war triggers a global economic downturn and major producers ramp
Oil plunges – BP share price tumbles 20% over three trading day’s
BP shares have slumped to their lowest level since the pandemic, hit hard by a steep decline in oil prices.
Global oil demand forecast lowered as Trump’s tariffs disrupt trade.
Global oil demand growth is expected to slow as Donald Trump’s tariff war weighs on the global economy.
Gas prices surge to near one-year high over concerns about Russian supply disruptions
Gas prices are set to record a second straight weekly gain amid ongoing concerns about Russian supply disruptions.
Oil prices climbed further as OPEC+ announces an extension of its production cuts by a month
Oil prices climbed further on Monday, with gains exceeding $1 per barrel following OPEC+’s decision to postpone its scheduled output increase by a month. The market now faces a pivotal
Oil reaches $80 per barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Oil prices surged over 3% today, pushing a barrel above $80 for the first time since August, as rising tensions in the Middle East fueled the increase.
Oil prices climb amid concerns over potential strikes on Iranian oil facilities
Oil prices have continued to climb amid growing fears that Israel could target Iranian oil facilities.
Oil is set for its largest weekly gain in over a year
Oil is on course for its strongest week in over a year, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, Lebanon.