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Pump Pain: Why Petrol Prices Just Jumped 5p in a Single Week

Drivers are facing a sudden spike at the pumps as global oil markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. With prices climbing by 5p in just seven days, we examine the geopolitical factors...

Sep 9, 2026 5 min read

Business

A Wake-Up Call: How Conflict in Iran Exposed the World’s Precarious Energy Habit

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reach a boiling point, the global economy faces a sobering reality. Despite years of talk about energy transition, a single flashpoint in the Gulf can still...

Mar 12, 2026 4 min read