Oil markets tumble amid growing speculation that the US and Iran will extend their truce, easing tensions in the Middle East and potentially unlocking Iranian crude supplies. Brent crude futures fall 1.3% on Friday to $92, marking a 19% drop since the end of April—the steepest monthly decline since 2020, according to *The Guardian* . TankerTrackers reports a surge in Iranian oil exports, with a Very Large Crude Carrier loading two million barrels of crude this week .

In Europe, fuel prices hit record highs, with petrol reaching €1.85 per liter and diesel €1.87 by late May, the European Commission’s *Weekly Oil Bulletin* shows. Northern and Western Europe bear the brunt of the increases . The spike forces public transport operators in Estonia to seek an additional €4.2 million in state funding to offset soaring fuel costs, warning of potential service suspensions without support .

Meanwhile, panic-driven stockpiling exacerbates global supply strains. *Courrier International* reports that countries are hoarding hydrocarbons amid fears of shortages, mirroring the "each for themselves" mentality seen during the Covid-19 pandemic. The trend risks deepening inequalities and worsening the energy crisis .

Analysts warn the oil price volatility could further stoke inflation, particularly in energy-dependent sectors. India’s central bank already flags risks from a weak monsoon, which may push food and fuel prices higher . In the EU, wage growth continues to lag inflation, with Germany’s electronics sector agreeing to pay rises below the inflation rate, raising concerns about consumer spending power .

The price swings come as the EU reports a 30.9% reduction in industrial energy consumption since 1990, driven by a shift away from fossil fuels and toward renewables. However, the transition remains uneven, with biofuels and renewables still accounting for a minority of the energy mix . Energy suppliers like Ireland’s Yuno Energy announce price hikes, adding €3 to weekly household bills—the first increase since the company’s 2023 market entry .

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Ropa Brent padla pod hranicu 90 dolárov za barel. Trhy veria v dohodu USA a Iránu o predĺžení prímeria Ropa Brent sa prvýkrát od apríla prepadla pod hranicu 90 dolárov za barel. Trhy vsádzajú na dohodu USA a Iránu, ktorá by mohla uvoľniť napätie v regióne.

aktuality.sk · 4 months ago

EU Petrol prices up to 1.85 euros per liter and diesel to 1.87 euros by the end of May According to data from the European Commissions Weekly Oil Bulletin, fuel prices in the EU rose sharply between late February and late May 2026. The highest prices remain concentrated in northern and western Europe

eunews.it · 4 months ago

Fuel prices on the rise again – how much will it cost you to fill up your car?

gdeltproject.org · 4 months ago

🇮🇷🇺🇸- TankerTrackers reports that, in recent days, tankers have been loading crude oil and refined products across Irans coastline and offshore installations. Today, a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) was observed loading two million barrels of crude oil.

telegram bot · 4 months ago

Oil prices on track for steepest monthly fall since 2020 Brent crude futures down 19 since end of April amid hopes of US-Iran peace deal, while stock markets rallyBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices are on track for their biggest monthly fall since 2020, as investors hoped for an end to the US-Israel war on Iran.The price of Brent crude futures, the global benchmark, was down 1.3 on Friday at about $92 and 19 since the end of April. Continue reading...

theguardian · 4 months ago

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tech.eu · 4 months ago

India warns of weakest monsoon in 11 years, inflation risks rise

news.yahoo.com · 4 months ago

Wieder Lohnerhöhung unter der Inflation: Was das für die Wirtschaft bedeutet [premium] In der Elektroindustrie wurde erneut ein Lohnabschluss unter der Inflation vereinbart. Ökonomen begrüßen das. Denn die Löhne stiegen zuletzt stärker als die Produktivität – das kostet gut bezahlte Arbeitsplätze.

die presse · 4 months ago

EU industry cuts energy consumption by 30.9 per cent over 1990–2024 Eurostat data show a shift away from solid fossil fuels and a slow but steady increase in renewables and biofuels

eunews.it · 4 months ago

Yuno Energy latest supplier to hike gas and electric prices as bills set to rise by €3 a week Its the first time that Yuno Energy has increased its prices for customers since it entered the market in 2023.

thejournal · 4 months ago

Les réserves de précaution, ce chacun pour soi qui aggrave la crise de lénergie Depuis que le détroit dOrmuz est verrouillé, la peur dune pénurie mondiale dhydrocarbures pousse les pays à constituer des stocks. Cest le même alarmisme qui a prévalu pendant le Covid, constate The New York Times. Or le repli sur les stocks nationaux accroît les inégalités et lampleur du problème.

courrier international · 4 months ago