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Energy traders dig in for a long Iran war

Vitol, Trafigura and rivals expand credit lines in anticipation of prolonged disruption to global oil and gas flows Grouped from 6 articles across 6 sources.

6 reports6 sourcesApr 22, 2026, 3:28 PM
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Financial TimesApr 22, 2026, 3:28 PM

Energy traders dig in for a long Iran war

Vitol, Trafigura and rivals expand credit lines in anticipation of prolonged disruption to global oil and gas flows

The GuardianApr 22, 2026, 12:48 PM

EU plans to cut electricity taxes to shield households from Iran war energy crisis

Brussels will relax state aid rules to allow member countries to offer ‘targeted and temporary’ support Europe live – latest updates The EU will cut electricity taxes and provide consumers with fresh incentives to ditch fuel-burning cars and boilers, the European Commission has announced, as the energy crisis from the Iran war speeds a shift to a clean economy. The plan, which foresees tweaking rules so that electricity is taxed less than oil and gas, aims to bring down bills while encouraging the move away from polluting devices that prolong reliance on foreign fuels. Continue reading...

The Straits TimesApr 21, 2026, 1:25 PM

War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says

“This is indeed the biggest crisis in history,” said Dr Fatih Birol.

ABC NewsApr 21, 2026, 4:49 PM

Iran war has become political baggage for Vance: ANALYSIS

The war in Iran has put Vice President JD Vance, viewed by many as the MAGA heir apparent, in a politically tough position if he decides to run for president in 2028.

CBS NewsApr 21, 2026, 3:54 PM

Iran war shows "era of fossil fuel security is over," says U.K energy secretary

President Trump recently encouraged the U.K. to "drill baby, drill" in the oil-rich North Sea.

Al JazeeraApr 21, 2026, 12:22 PM

Iran-US war: Four scenarios for what’s next as talks stumble

Between an expiring ceasefire and a possible deal lies a range of ways in which the war could proceed, analysts say.

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