Oil

Iran’s oil gamble could turn Gulf attrition into Tehran’s own nightmare - opinion

As attacks spread across Gulf energy infrastructure, Iran may discover its own oil economy cannot survive prolonged attrition.

Smoke rises above Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 5, 2026
A firefighter is seen on a site, as smoke billows from a fire at oil refinery, owned by Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft, in Moscow, Russia, November 17, 2018.

Ukraine attacks Russian oil refinery 700 km deep into Russian territory

Gambia-flagged tanker vessel Bili is pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, May 2, 2026.

NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says

A general view of the Treasury Building on day two of a partial government shutdown in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2026.

US sanctions Iranian foreign currency exchange, international front companies


Israel's endurance buys Iranian isolation - editoral

Israelis face mounting costs from the war with Iran, but regional signals suggest Tehran is becoming more isolated across the Middle East.

People walk past a mural drawn by the "Grafitiyul" graffiti art group depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on July 22, 2025.

Want to reduce stress? This is the secret of olive oil

In periods of ongoing stress and tension, olive oil may be more significant than ever. Extra virgin olive oil is rich in antioxidants and quality fats that may reduce stress and inflammation.

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Trump’s five day window for Iran deal may decide Israel’s inflation path, expert tells ‘Post’

Economists warn Israel’s inflation could rise if Iran talks fail, as oil market shocks increase fuel prices and ripple across the economy.

Israel Navy missile ship patrols near gas field‏

International Energy Agency: Middle East oil crisis severe, global economy at risk

“A stock release will help to comfort the markets, but this is not the solution. It will only help to reduce the pain in the economy," IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said.

 International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol speaks during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, March 12, 2026.

Saudi Aramco boss pulls out of international energy conference due to Iran conflict, source says

The withdrawal of the CEO of the world's top oil exporter from this conference highlights the scale of the challenge he faces in dealing with the Iran crisis.

 Amin H. Nasser, President & Chief Executive Officer Saudi Aramco, speaks during the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, Texas, US March 8, 2022.

US considers ground operation to seize Iran’s Kharg Island amid tensions, source tells Post

A US official confirmed to the Post that “the US military has accelerated the deployment of thousands of Marines and Navy personnel to the Middle East.”

A satellite image shows damage on Kharg Island, Iran, after US strikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 14, 2026.

US has 'plenty of money' to fund war in Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says

US President Donald Trump has not yet sent a request for the Senate and House of Representatives to approve additional funding, and his administration has made clear that the number could change.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on as he speaks to the media after two days of meetings with a Chinese delegation, in Paris, France March 16, 2026

Ending Tehran's energy blackmail: New tech could end world's Iranian oil dependence - opinion

The technological revolution now underway is beginning to change the rules of the game.

A ship passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Philippines allows dirtier Euro-II fuel use to ease supply crunch amid Middle East crisis

"The measure is intended to help maintain a continuous, adequate and accessible fuel supply, while allowing limited flexibility for sectors that may be affected," the DOE said.

A sharp spike in oil prices rattled equities and revived fears of a renewed global inflation wave.

It’s the oil prices, stupid: The West’s principles collapse when prices rise - opinion

The Strait of Hormuz is not just another geopolitical flashpoint. It is the artery through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply flows.

 A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.