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Oil and gas costs surge but some stocks defy war-focused sell-off

Oil and gas prices have seen dramatic lifts as financial markets give their first reaction to the war in the Middle East.
This war has massive implications for the world economy

There is nowhere else on the planet with quite as concentrated a supply of quite so much energy as the Arabian Gulf.
Will the cost of petrol in my car go up because of Middle East conflict?

Fresh conflict in the Middle East threatens to make the cost of petrol more expensive for motorists in the UK, experts have warned.
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Oil prices spike as key shipping route disrupted by Iran attacks

Global oil prices have risen sharply after Iran's response to US and Israeli airstrikes disrupted shipping, raising the prospect of a new energy-led surge in inflation.
Ship tracking reveals tankers and millions of barrels of oil stuck in the Gulf

Sky's Data and Forensics team has been monitoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - a strategically vital waterway for Iran and other oil producers in the Middle East.
Thinking of paying off student loan early? You should know about expert's £60,000 rule | Money newsletter

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Marine biologist on salaries, tears and the one thing everyone could do to save the planet

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Flight delayed or cancelled? These are your rights to care and compensation

Joint US-Israel strikes on Iran - and a subsequent retaliation from Tehran - has caused widespread disruption on air travel.
Paramount strikes deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $110bn

Paramount has struck a $110bn deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery.