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Energy Shock from Iran Conflict Accelerates Structural Shift Away from Fossil Fuel Dependence 03/20/2026

Energy Flows Rewired as Gulf Producers Reroute Oil Around a Blocked Hormuz Corridor 03/18/2026

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Global chip sales in January grow by almost 50% year-on-year

According to a press release from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), worldwide chip sales in January surged 46.1% compared to the previous year, reaching $82.54 billion. This figure rose by 3.7% compared to December (up from a revised $79.63 billion). "Following record sales in 2025,...

Geopolitical Signals and Market Psychology Drive Sharp Oil Price Reversal

Global oil markets are notoriously sensitive to geopolitical signals, and few developments illustrate that volatility more clearly than the sudden collapse in crude prices following indications that tensions in the Middle East might ease. After surging to multi-year highs amid fears of prolonged...

Energy Shock in Global Conflict Sends Tremors Through India’s Restaurant Kitchens

The ripple effects of geopolitical conflict often travel far beyond the battlefield, reshaping economies and daily life in distant countries. In India, one of the unexpected frontlines of disruption has emerged inside restaurant kitchens. As tensions and military confrontation around Iran...

Dubai sells gold at deep discounts due to Iran operation

According to Bloomberg, which is citing sources, gold that is challenging to export because of the Iran operation is currently being sold at significant discounts in Dubai. In recent years, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as a significant center for the trade of precious metals. Gold is...

Retail price of gasoline in the United States reaches its highest since 2024

According to Bloomberg, the average retail price of gasoline in the United States has hit its highest level since September 2024. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reported that on March 5, the average price was $3.32 per gallon (3.8 liters), which is an increase from $2.98 per gallon the...

Bloomberg: China suspends gasoline and diesel exports

Chinese officials have instructed major oil refineries to stop exporting diesel and gasoline right away. As Bloomberg reports, this decision was taken during the continued conflict in the Persian Gulf, which has caused disruptions in oil supply from the area. According to Bloomberg sources, top...

Aluminum prices exceeded $3,400 per tonne for the first time since April 2022

Aluminum prices hit a level not seen in almost four years on Wednesday, mainly because of worries about possible interruptions in supply from the Middle East. Aluminum futures prices on the London Metal Exchange increased by 3.1%, reaching $3,379.8 per tonne. During the session, the price went...

European Union sees no risks to gas and oil supplies

Representatives from EU member states have stated that the current situation regarding gas and oil supplies, which has been influenced by events related to Iran, does not currently cause any significant concerns, as reported by the European Commission's Energy Directorate-General. The statement...

Spot gas prices in Europe rise by a third following the shutdown of the Qatar LNG plant

Gas prices in Europe went up by tens of percent on Monday after news about military activity near Iran came out. The most recent reason for the increase was the report that Qatar's state-owned company, QatarEnergy, halted LNG production at the Ras Laffan facility because of military attacks. On...

Insurance costs for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz could increase by 1.5 times

On February 28, insurance companies informed shipowners that they were cancelling current policies and planning to raise insurance rates for ships passing through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by the Financial Times, which cited brokers. The newspaper called the...