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'No question of price gouging' - Fuels for Ireland CEO

There has been a rapid rise in the cost of motor fuel and home heating oil due to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Ireland • 6 mins

DOHA, QATAR - MARCH 3: The headquarters of Qatar Energy in the West Bay area of Doha, Qatar on March 3, 2026 in Doha, Qatar. The West Bay area is experiencing disruptions due to the conflict with Iran including missile and drone activity. (Photo by Yousef

Qatar shuts gas liquefaction, may take weeks to restart

Qatar declared force majeure on gas exports amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, with Reuters sources saying it may take at least a month to return to normal production volumes.

Business • 15 hrs

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Short-term energy relief 'inappropriate', says Chambers

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has said it would not be appropriate for the Government to provide short-term relief to households and businesses in light of rising energy costs.

Ireland • 11 hrs

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France says planning G7 finance meeting on Mideast

France is planning a meeting of G7 finance ministers on the Middle East crisis, with central bankers also in attendance, the country's Economy and Finance Minister, Roland Lescure, said today.

Business • 19 hrs

Commercial ships anchor off the coast of the United Arab Emirates due to navigation disruptions in the Strait of Hormu

Oil prices steady as markets expect de-escalation

Oil prices were steady despite volatile trading on Wednesday as further US, Israeli strikes against Iran escalated the conflict and paralysed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for a fifth day to impact vital Middle East oil and gas production.

Business • 14 hrs

3 ways Middle East conflict could affect Irish consumers

Oil prices have surged on world markets since the conflict in the Middle East started on Saturday. While oil prices are up, the surge in gas has been even more dramatic.

Analysis and Comment • 19 hrs

Minister requests review of retail energy market

Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has written to the Chair of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) requesting it to carry out a review of the retail energy market.

Middle East • 19 hrs

This photo shows QatarEnergy's operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City on March 2, 2026. Qatar suspended liquefied natural gas production on March 2, causing a massive leap in prices, after Iranian strikes hit Gulf energy facilities in a new es

European gas prices surge by 46% after Qatar Energy move

European gas prices have surged by 46% following a decision by Qatar Energy to halt production at a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant due to attacks in the Middle East.