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'My heating oil costs have more than doubled since Iran war started'

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 16:03
BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.

Why the price of oil matters more than you might think

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 15:04
A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

'My heating oil costs have more than doubled'

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 14:34
BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.

Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 14:01
Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 11:29
Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.

Uber rolls out women-only option in the US

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 10:34
The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.

Uber rolls out women-only option in the US

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 10:34
The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.

China exports surge despite Trump tariffs

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 06:16
Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.

China exports surge in first two months of the year despite Trump tariffs

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 06:16
The jump in shipments puts the world's second largest economy on track to top the record-breaking annual trade surplus it saw in 2025.

Oil prices plunge after Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 02:39
The oil price reached nearly $120 a barrel on Monday over fears of lengthy disruption to supplies.

How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 01:05
The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.

Faisal Islam: Trump comments may have eased oil price surge, but havoc remains

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:48
It has been the most volatile day of oil trading in world history, and there is much still to play out.

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:01
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:01
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

G7 to take 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 23:30
Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed $100.

Why the price of oil matters more than you might think

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 21:44
A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 21:33
The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 20:02
The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 16:18
The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 14:21
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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