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Trump looks to break Iran’s Hormuz stranglehold Iran hits Gulf neighbours and keeps stranglehold on oil shipping as concerns rise of energy crisis… by Associated Press March 16, 2026 News
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These are shaky times for oil markets. What will a prolonged war mean for prices? Iran’s objective in its war is simple: disrupt oil exports and, by doing so, weaken its opponents’ economies.… by Adi Imsirovic March 13, 2026 Analysis·News
Countries tap oil reserves amid Iran fallout The International Energy Agency has agreed to release 400-million barrels of oil – the largest such release in its history… by Associated Press March 12, 2026 News
Oil is surging. Why Sasol and Thungela are up and the JSE is down Oil prices have rocketed. Who are the winners and losers? And what’s the projection?… by Jeandré Pike March 10, 2026 Economy & Markets
War with Iran delivers a shock to the global economy From rising oil and fertiliser prices to destabilisation of fragile states, the Iran war is having effects way beyond the Middle East… by Associated Press March 10, 2026 Economy & Markets
What Iran’s war means for African economies Surging oil prices triggered by the war in Iran are rippling through African economies, threatening higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on… by Associated Press March 9, 2026 News
Noose tightens on oil giants after French ‘greenwashing’ verdict A verdict against TotalEnergies in France could open the door to legal action against the oil giant in South Africa and other African countries… by Rob Rose December 2, 2025 Energy & ESG
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