Oil

Donald Trump has vowed to bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Tehran fires on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in an extraordinary red-line threat ratcheting pressure on the regime as the crisis in the Middle East spirals.The…

Oil prices are rising amid a sharp escalation of the conflict between Iran and the US since Friday night.Shares in businesses such as BP and Shell are also benefiting from the concerted move higher.A fresh wave of US strikes was launched…

A furious Vladimir Putin has attempted to quell panic in Russia as Ukraine continues relentless strikes on oil refineries, depots and tankers.In a meeting with ministers he desperately sought to claim that widening economic disruption is…

Fights are breaking out at petrol stations across Russia as repeated Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities and logistics hubs disrupt fuel supplies, with Russian state television even admitting that parts of the country are running short…

Three months ago, Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), warned that America’s war on Iran would cause an oil price shock greater than all those in the 1970s.His stark warning led forecasters to dramatically lower…

For decades, ketchup was the condiment king. But in 2026, Britain's plates are being taken over by something far hotter, crunchier and considerably more addictive: chilli crisp. A traditional Chinese accompaniment for noodles and…

For decades, older adults have been advised to take fish oil supplements to strengthen bones, protect the heart and support healthy brain ageing. But now researchers believe the supplement - one of the most widely taken forms of omega-3…

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Ukraine staged a massive attack on a St Petersburg oil port today, ahead of a major economic forum hosted by Vladimir Putin in the city.The high-profile strike comes as Putin was warned his economy is on the brink due to the war, Russian…