London shares fell sharply at the open as a renewed surge in oil and gas prices triggered a broader risk-off move across global markets.
UK fuel prices rise for drivers as oil price could climb to $200 a barrel
Diesel and petrol prices climb higher
Oil and gas prices rise as attack hits Iranian energy sites
Iranian gas exports to Iraq were reportedly suspended on Wednesday following an attack on Iran’s Pars gas field, disrupting a key regional energy supply.
Iran War Threatens to Tip Britain Into Recession
Fears are growing that the UK could slide into recession after the outbreak of war with Iran triggered a sharp surge in global oil prices.
Airlines suspend global routes as Middle East airspace closes
Airlines worldwide continue to suspend services as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran intensifies, triggering widespread disruption across global aviation.
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.
Mining Specialists EEE, SVML & AMRQ Surge as Global Scramble for Rare Minerals Intensifies
Mining and exploration firms with exposure to critical and rare minerals are enjoying a wave of investor interest, driven by soaring prices and an urgent global push to secure supply
Rising Oil Prices Set to Push Up Petrol Costs at the Pump
Fuel Price Drop May Be Short-Lived as Oil Surges on Middle East Tensions
Britain is not currently offering military assistance to Israel.
UK Holds Back from Military Involvement Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions
Global Markets Slide as Israel-Iran Tensions Rattle Investors
Markets are bracing for a sharp downturn at the open amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with a 43-point (0.5%) fall now predicted for the FTSE 100. The decline
Oil Prices Spike as Israeli Strikes in Iran Spark Fears of Wider Conflict
Oil prices surged on Friday after Israel launched a series of strikes in Iran, killing the country’s top military commander and fuelling fears of a broader conflict in the Middle
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