oil

Airline says it is reviewing cost base and schedule beyond the summer after conflict and uncertainty increase losses

Engineers warn that Republic must bolster energy security

The central dilemma for central banks is whether to address the price shock head-on with rate hikes or try to wait for it to pass

Latest updates on Middle East crisis as US and Iran close in on deal to end war

Move could potentially lead to gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

National Oil Reserves Agency says move will leave it holding enough fuel to last 80 days rather than 90 at present

Oil prices sink, yen surges again

Gloom in transport, tourism and leisure business continues as overall service sector activity slows for first time in five years

Brent crude oil prices hold above the $110 a barrel mark

At least one vessel passes through Strait of Hormuz as US continues to try to force reopening of route for shipping

Flare-up of violence in the Middle East has injected fresh uncertainty

We have a political economy in which the only currency is the decibel

But the idea that investors are somehow ignoring war risks ignores two points

Taxes, competition from North, higher costs and red tape are pushing sector to the brink

Inflation, migration barriers and distance weigh on a family divided between Havana and the United States, as Cuba’s slow drain of people continues

Whether to spend big to ease rising household electricity and gas bills is Government’s next big test

Trading volumes were light as financial markets in top gold consumers China and India were closed for public holidays

Government policy continues to lock people into car dependence

The UK government is refusing more oil and gas drilling, while Reform UK turns attention to the ‘Dallas of Britain’

New supreme leader says Iranians will defend their nuclear capabilities as a ‘national asset’

Trump to be briefed on new wave of ‘short, powerful’ strikes on Iran; inflation surges in Europe

Announcement comes as 60 countries agree landmark move to phase out oil, gas and coal

Brent crude sets new conflict high as blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues

Goodman family-backed firm seeks talks with Government on former Providence reservoir

Big oil likes to think plastics can ‘future-proof’ the industry as world moves away from fossil fuels for energy

What was disturbing to this observer was the hostile focus, yet again, on Ireland’s carbon tax

Iran says it needs ‘credible guarantees’ against more US-Israeli attacks before it can ensure security in the Gulf

Euronext Dublin bucked the trend as it finished the day up 1.1% after nutrition group Glanbia soared following a trading update

Donald Trump unhappy with Iran’s new proposals to resolve two-month ‌war

Emirate’s departure seen as win for Donald Trump

Price is well ahead of global benchmarks

Agricultural land prices poised for modest growth in 2026, due to low levels of supply

This US president has tied himself into a Gordian knot with Iran

Clearing mines from Gulf waterway will take weeks even if the US navy gets help from Europe

Only a structural shift to clean energy can deliver real security

As one aviation entrepreneur says Irish airlines ‘will be hurt’ by the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, another sector analyst believes suggestions of existential threat are overkill

IDF and Hizbullah accuse each other of violating Israel-Lebanon ceasefire which Trump says will be extended

US president rules out use of nuclear weapon against Iran after issuing ‘shoot and kill’ order on boats in Strait of Hormuz

Up to 60 countries to attend inaugural event in Colombia

Euronext Dublin finished down 1%, with Ryanair worst performer as it continues to deal with fallout from oil price rises