Watch: How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?
As the conflict in Iran blocks oil exports from the Gulf region and producers start to cut output, the supply shock has sent petrol prices soaring worldwide. The stark rise…
GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
Chris BaraniukTechnology ReporterWindwardGPS jamming is making ships near the Iranian coast appear to be on landHundreds and hundreds of ships. But they're all in the wrong place. "Oh my goodness,"…
Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills
Archie Mitchell,Business reporterandColletta Smith,BBC Your Voice correspondentGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to explore options to address the "unique challenges" faced by households reliant on heating oil amid the US-Israeli…
Why the price of oil matters more than you might think
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterBloomberg via Getty ImagesThe impact of the US and Israel's war in Iran is starting to hit home - no matter where you live. As the conflict blocks…
Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
Kali HaysTechnology reporterReutersArtificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has filed a first of its kind lawsuit against the US government over claims that it is a "supply chain risk".The AI firm's…
Cornish homeowners see heating oil bills affected by Iran war
George Thorpe,South WestandDavid Dixon,CornwallBBCPensioner Pauline Trubody said she was having to watch her spending due to the spike in oil pricesSome Cornwall residents say their home heating oil bills have…
Rural households struggle with rising oil prices during Iran war
Rural households feel the pinch of war in IranSteve JonesandCathy Killick,YorkshireBBCDominique Shepherd says the price rises are a "worry"Rural residents using oil tanks to fuel their homes say they are…
Energy bills, mortgages and more: How the Iran war may affect your finances
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesFrom petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israeli war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.How deep and sustained…
Asia governments to cap fuel prices as oil costs jump
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesMotorists in western Thailand queue for petrol Some countries across Asia have announced measures to deal with the impact of soaring global energy costs caused by the…
What in the World – Why the Strait of Hormuz matters to us all – BBC Sounds
Episode detailsWorld Service,06 Mar 2026,9 minsAvailable for over a yearThe Strait of Hormuz is a narrow gap of water in the Middle East between Iran and the Arabian peninsula. About…
Increase in construction activity last month – AIB report
The construction sector recorded an increase in activity levels last month for the first time in almost a year, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index from AIB. The monthly…