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Middle East crisis could cost world $1tn while oil firms make ‘obscene’ profit, analysis finds
ByJonathan Watts and Fiona Harvey in Santa Marta, Colombia April 28, 2026

Climate group calls for urgent windfall tax on excess fossil fuel profits, as delegates tell Colombia conference their nations are sufferingThe Middle East oil and gas crunch will impose as much as a trillion dollars of additional costs on the global e…

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Hegseth says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to finish job of destroying Iran energy grid
ByJoseph Gedeon in Washington April 16, 2026

US defense secretary said Iran’s energy infrastructure is ‘not destroyed yet’ at presser where he also lambasted the mediaIran’s energy infrastructure is “not destroyed yet” and the US is “locked and loaded” to finish the job, Pete Hegseth, the defense…

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The Guardian view on the Iran war: energy, markets and a dangerous illusion | Editorial
ByEditorial March 24, 2026

Markets and the Treasury are pricing a quick exit. Without a credible political endgame, Donald Trump cannot deliver oneWhatever else Donald Trump’s “pause” is, it is not a ceasefire. Iranian barrages targeted Israel, Gulf Arab states and northern Iraq…

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Why Iran’s threat to destroy water facilities could spell disaster for Gulf countries
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Dubai March 23, 2026

Desalination infrastructure is crucial in arid region with very little rainfall and few rivers and lakesMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran has threatened “irreversible destruction” of water infrastructure across Gulf countries, if the US foll…

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Tehran’s toxic cloud: satellite images show oily fires burned for days
ByOliver Holmes, Damien Gayle and Tural Ahmedzade March 23, 2026

Residents reported headaches, eye and skin irritation and breathing difficulties as Israeli bombings blanketed Tehran with pollutantsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesSatellite images of Tehran show toxic fires caused by Israeli bombings on oil d…

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We need to be honest about Iran – and how our rampant greed for oil is causing mayhem | George Monbiot
ByGeorge Monbiot March 19, 2026

Oil has empowered capitalism, and some of the world’s most exploitative regimes. Move away from it and we can solve some of the key issues we faceI realise this is a serious breach of etiquette. But could we perhaps abandon good manners and contextuali…

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How are EU and member states reacting to energy crisis triggered by Iran war?
ByLisa O’Carroll March 10, 2026

Prospect of Trump easing US sanctions on Russian oil is a nightmare for the bloc as nations work out how to respond Middle East crisis – live updatesThe Iran war has thrown global oil and gas flows into chaos and the prospect of Donald Trump easing US …

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Get ready for price shocks because of Iran? How are we supposed to do that? | Zoe Williams
ByZoe Williams March 10, 2026

From energy to food, all of life’s essentials are about to get even more expensive. But just knowing that won’t pay the billsAs soon as the attacks on Iran started, the warnings commenced: “Get ready for price shocks. Get ready for the oil price to spi…

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The Guardian view on the Iran crisis exposing Britain’s energy vulnerability: clean power offers protection | Editorial
ByEditorial March 9, 2026

The war reveals Britain’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices. More North Sea drilling will not shield households, building domestic green energy willWhat should Britain do when war in the Middle East sends energy prices soaring? If the strait of H…

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Lengthy US-Iran war would affect ‘lives and households of everybody’, says Starmer
ByPeter Walker Senior political correspondent March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Ministers understood to be considering ways to mitigate rising energy bills as oil prices surpass $100 a barrelMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said that a long-term US-Iran war would affect the “lives …

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