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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MARCH 26: Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during the Congress of Russian Union of Industialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), on March 26, 2026 in Moscow, Russia. President Putin Visited an annual congress of top national businessme

Russia's oil revenues spike due to US-Iran war

Four weeks of the US-Israeli war with Iran and a sharp rise in oil prices have added millions to Russia's budget, energy market analysts say.

Business • 29 Mar

Just Eat under UK probe over 'misleading' reviews

Food delivery giant Just Eat is among five firms under investigation by the UK's competition watchdog as part of its crackdown on fake and misleading online reviews.

Business • 27 Mar

Home finances, paying bills, cost of living

Consumer sentiment sank in March – Credit Union index

Irish consumer sentiment fell to its weakest level in three years, according to the Credit Union Consumer sentiment index March.

Business • 27 Mar

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No 'unwanted' auto-renewal for gadget or travel insurance

Consumers are being given stronger protection and transparency when dealing with banks, insurance companies, and other financial services, as the modernised Consumer Protection Code comes into force.

Business • 24 Mar

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SMEs feeling the impact of soaring fuel prices

Aprilanna Barker employs 96 people at Dinkins bakery in Co Monaghan, serving customers in a chain of cafes and delivering her baked goods to stores.

Business • 20 Mar

Mortgage switcher could save €2,400 a year - IMA

A typical mortgage switcher in Ireland could save around €2,400 within a year of switching, according to the Irish Mortgage Advisors.

Business • 20 Mar

An Emirates Airbus A380 passenger aircraft prepares for landing at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 8, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which r

Aviation in turmoil as travellers look for alternatives

Only limited flights are operating through the Gulf, as passengers scramble to make sense of their travel plans - both now and for weeks or months ahead.

Business • 14 Mar

A view of a construction cranes over the construction site of the Salesforce Tower Dublin in Dublin's Docklands

Construction sector industry braces for rising costs

There are concerns in the construction industry over the rising costs of oil as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues.

Business • 10 Mar

An employee pumps gasoline into the vehicle of a customer at a gas station in Hanoi on March 9, 2026. Vietnam is considering a plan to scrap tariffs on fuel imports, the government said, as the US-Israeli war with Iran disrupts oil supplies and pushes pri

Ireland should look 'at own resources' amid energy shock

The $100 mark is "traditionally a psychological marker," chief economist at EY Loretta O'Sullivan told RTÉ's Morning Ireland today as oil prices soared to their highest level since mid-2022.

Business • 09 Mar

Wooden figures and piles of coins to indicate the gender pay gap

Men expect to earn €11k more than women - IrishJobs

New research from hiring platform IrishJobs shows that based on their role, skills and experience, men expect a median salary of €64,000, compared to €53,000 for women, a 17% gap in pay expectations.

Business • 06 Mar