We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband
Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living. Read More
‘Gruesome’ war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran. Read More
Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route. Read More
We’re not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse
Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is “horrific” for him as well as his customers. Read More
Judge says ‘no evidence’ to justify Federal Reserve probe
Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank. Read More
Petrol retailers in row with government over ‘rip off’ accusations
They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using “inflammatory language” over rising fuel prices. Read More
New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with “forced labour”. Read More
Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at “different options” to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills. Read More
US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism
Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington’s move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil. Read More
UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year. Read More