Oil steadies on hopes of full Saudi output restart Oil prices rallied today after Iran warned the presence of US forces in the Gulf was causing instability in the region. Business • 23 Sep 19
US to send troops to Gulf following oil facility attack The United States said it will send military reinforcements to the Gulf region following attacks on two Saudi oil facilities last week, which the US … US • 21 Sep 19
Oil heading for 7% weekly gain after Saudi attacks Oil prices were on track to jump over 7% this week, their biggest weekly gain in months, on rising Middle East tensions after a key … Business • 20 Sep 19
What's the impact of Gulf turmoil on Irish fuel prices? Economics Correspondent Robert Shortt examines the impact that any further volatility in the Gulf could have on the world's oil supplies and the effect on … Ireland • 20 Sep 19
Saudi-led coalition launches operation in Yemen A Saudi-led coalition has launched a military operation north of Yemen's port city of Hodeidah World • 20 Sep 19
US wants peaceful solution to crisis after Saudi attack The US wants a peaceful solution to the crisis sparked by attacks on Saudi oil facilities, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said, after Iran … World • 19 Sep 19
Oil prices rise as Saudi supply risks come into focus Oil prices rose sharply today, supported by supply risks as the market assesses the fallout from last weekend's drone attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure. Business • 19 Sep 19
'Undeniable' Iran involved in attack on oil facility Saudi Arabia has displayed remnants of what it described as Iranian drones and cruise missiles used in an attack on Saudi oil facilities as "undeniable" … World • 18 Sep 19
Oil extends declines on Saudi pledge to restore output Oil prices retreated today, extending the previous day's decline after Saudi Arabia said it would quickly restore full production following last weekend's attacks on its … Business • 18 Sep 19
US evaluating evidence after Saudi oil attack - Pence The United States is evaluating evidence on the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities and stands ready to defend its interests and allies in the … World • 17 Sep 19
Oil drops sharply as Saudi output seen returning 'soon' Oil prices dropped sharply today after a top Saudi Arabian source told Reuters production could be fully back on line within weeks. Business • 17 Sep 19
Petrol and diesel prices could rise 'significantly' Motorists are being advised to expect an increase in petrol and diesel prices as a result of surge in the cost of a barrel of … Ireland • 17 Sep 19
Oil prices soar after attack on Saudi facilities Oil prices have seen a record surge after attacks on two Saudi facilities slashed output in the world's top producer by half, fuelling fresh geopolitical … Business • 16 Sep 19
Saudi Arabia 'ready to respond' over oil field attack Saudi Arabia said it was ready to respond to drone attacks claimed by Iran-aligned Yemeni rebels on two major oil facilities, which severely disrupted production. World • 15 Sep 19
Pompeo condemns Iran following drone attacks on Saudi US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned Iran following drone attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, which had been blamed on Yemeni rebels. World • 14 Sep 19
Court told Bashir received millions from Saudis Omar al-Bashir received $90m in cash from Saudi royals, an investigator has told a court at the opening Monday of the deposed Sudanese strongman's corruption … World • 19 Aug 19
Saudi-led coalition moves against separatists in Yemen The Saudi-led coalition intervened in Aden to support the Yemeni government after southern separatists effectively took over the port city, fracturing the alliance that had … World • 11 Aug 19
Saudi Arabia allows women to travel independently Saudi Arabia has allowed adult women to travel without permission and granted them more control over family matters. World • 02 Aug 19
US Senate fails to prevent $8.1bn arms sales to Saudi The US Senate has failed to prevent the controversial sale of $8.1 billion in weapons to Saudi Arabia, after President Donald Trump vetoed congressional resolutions … US • 30 Jul 19
Trump vetoes block on arms sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE US President Donald Trump has vetoed three congressional resolutions barring billions of dollars in weapons sales to countries including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab … World • 25 Jul 19
UK suspends new Saudi arms licences linked to Yemen The British government said it would suspend issuing new Saudi licences for the sale of arms that might be used in the Gulf kingdom's bombing … UK • 20 Jun 19
Saudi prince 'linked' to Khashoggi murder - UN expert Evidence suggests Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman and other senior Saudi officials are liable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a UN … World • 19 Jun 19
Saudi crown prince accuses Iran of Gulf tanker attacks Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has accused Iran of attacks on two oil tankers in a vital Gulf shipping channel, adding he "won't hesitate" … World • 16 Jun 19
Saudis call for 'urgent' meetings over Gulf tensions Saudi Arabia has said the kingdom's massive oil installations are well protected, days after a drone attack claimed by Yemeni rebels on a key oil … News • 19 May 19