Economic Q&A replay: Brexit special

Brent crude has risen above $90 a barrel as escalating US-Iran tensions revive fears of prolonged energy disruption. Attacks on military, energy and water infrastructure, alongside the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have pushed oil, diesel, jet fuel and gas prices higher. Please note: this podcast is provided…

Brent traded near $70/b last week, reflecting confidence that oil will keep moving out of the Persian Gulf despite continuing risks around the Strait of Hormuz. Some operators are using shuttle runs to maintain crude flows. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be…

Oil markets enter the week looking calm despite renewed US-Iran tensions. Brent fell near $71 a barrel last Friday as hopes of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz improved, before a drone strike on a container ship. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should…

Brent fell below $76/b last week after the U.S. and Iran reached an initial agreement, easing some of the war-related risk premium. However, uncertainty remains over the Strait of Hormuz, the conflict in Lebanon, and whether energy flows can return to normal, leaving markets caught between short-term supply risks and…

Oil markets eased sharply after the US and Iran agreed the outline of an interim deal, although the agreement has not yet been formally signed and key details remain unpublished. President Trump announced the removal of the US naval blockade and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Pakistan…