- Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices ABC News —
- The Iran war has forced the Fed back to wait-and-see mode. The New York Times —
- Ajman announces new taxi fares for April 2026 as fuel prices in UAE jump by up to Dh2 per litre Times Of India —
- Pakistanis face unprecedented fuel price rise of up to 54% as global oil price spikes The Independent —
- Fuel rationing warning as 'all possibilities' studied in Iran war energy crisis Mirror —
- Pain at the pump: How Europe is tackling rising fuel prices France 24 —
- UK motorists face £2 a litre diesel as Iran war drives wholesale prices to 4-year high Financial Times —
- Europe must prepare for ‘long-lasting’ energy shock, Brussels warns Financial Times —
- Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices ABC News —
Global fuel prices surge higher
Amazon has announced a 3.5% logistics surcharge for third-party sellers as fuel prices continue to climb due to the instability in the Middle East.
In the UK, motorists are facing diesel prices approaching £2 per litre, while Pakistan has seen unprecedented fuel hikes of up to 54%.
Governments across Europe are considering targeted aid and fuel rationing to manage the supply crisis and protect their economies from recession.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz remains the primary driver of market volatility, as it throttles a significant portion of the world's energy supply.