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Japan approved a ¥3.1 trillion ($19 billion) supplementary budget, including a large Middle East contingency fund, to cushion households from Iran war-driven rises in fuel, electricity, and gas costs.
June 3, 2026

Interest in synthetic propellants is growing as the Iran war pushes Europe to reassess its dependencies, raising hopes of a turnaround for the struggling sector, according to industry experts.
May 31, 2026

India raised petrol and diesel prices by over 3% for the first time since the Iran war began, as disrupted oil supplies and sanctions pressure fuel costs and strain the economy.
May 15, 2026

The conflict has driven up oil, gas and power prices, renewing interest in home solar across several countries.
April 23, 2026

Sergei Lavrov says Russia can offset China’s energy shortfall amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, as Moscow and Beijing deepen strategic ties.
April 15, 2026
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World leaders from Europe, Asia and the Middle East publicly thanked Pakistan for helping mediate the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, underscoring Islamabad’s diplomatic role in opening channels for de-escalation, easing tensions and supporting renewed dialogue during a dangerous regional crisis.
April 9, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announces fuel subsidies, petrol price cuts and free public transport to ease inflation pressures, as surging global oil prices driven by the Iran war strain Pakistan’s economy and household budgets.
April 3, 2026

As war devastates Iran, Nowruz feels distant. Iranians struggle to prepare amidst bombings and loss, with empty bazaars and halted traditions. Despite hardships, families seek to create small moments of joy for children.
March 13, 2026

In his first message since taking power, Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows continued military resistance, threatens retaliation for “martyrs,” and says Tehran may open additional fronts while keeping the Strait of Hormuz as leverage.
March 12, 2026