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State-sanctioned fuel smuggling cost Libya $20bn over three years – report
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor November 12, 2025

Policy body calls for western-backed investigation into oil officials known to be at heart of illegal enterpriseA surge in state-sanctioned fuel smuggling between 2022 and 2024 cost the Libyan people about $20bn (£15bn) in lost revenue – an alarming su…

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State-sanctioned fuel smuggling cost Libya $20bn over three years – report
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor November 12, 2025November 13, 2025

Policy body calls for western-backed investigation into oil officials known to be at heart of illegal enterpriseA surge in state-sanctioned fuel smuggling between 2022 and 2024 cost the Libyan people about $20bn (£15bn) in lost revenue – an alarming su…

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EU risks breaking international law over Israel gas deal, say campaigners
ByJennifer Rankin in Brussels July 12, 2025

Europe accused of ‘trampling over Palestinian rights’ with deal linked to imports from pipeline running parallel to Gaza coastThe EU is “trampling over Palestinian rights” and risks breaching international law, over an energy deal signed with Israel to…

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Reeves calls for Middle East de-escalation amid oil price fears
ByHeather Stewart Economics editor June 23, 2025

Government announces plan to cut firms’ electricity bills as part of launch of its industrial strategyBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has called for de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, warning that rising global oil prices cou…

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Reeves calls for Middle East de-escalation amid oil price fears
ByHeather Stewart Economics editor June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Government announces plan to cut firms’ electricity bills as part of launch of its industrial strategyUK industrial strategy: the key pointsBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has called for de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, war…

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Shell boss warns of ‘huge impact on trade’ if Israel-Iran conflict escalates
ByLauren Almeida June 19, 2025

Blockage of strait of Hormuz, through which about 25% of world’s oil passes, could shock energy market, says Wael Sawan• Business live – latest updatesAn escalation in the Middle East conflict could have a “huge impact on global trade”, the boss of the…

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Iran and Israel crisis: what does it mean for the price of oil?
ByJillian Ambrose and Lisa O'Carroll June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Banks and forecasters say price trajectory will depend on how far the military and humanitarian crisis escalatesBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe escalating crisis between Israel and Iran has already triggered the lar…

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