It will be cheaper to drive next month, with petrol prices in the UAE due to drop by more than 8%. Special 95 will be priced at AED 1.79, while Super 98 will cost AED 1.90 in October. Meanwhile, diesel will cost AED 1.89 . A new pricing policy linked to global prices determines cost each month.
Gulf stocks mixed amid confusion over US-Iran talks
Gulf markets ended mixed on Tuesday, with Qatar extending losses while other bourses steadied as investors parsed conflicting signals on potential US-Iran talks.
Australia, EU seal long-awaited trade deal
Australia and the European Union on Tuesday signed a trade deal marking the culmination of years of negotiations, as Europe seeks to diversify its export markets and expand ties beyond its traditional partners.
Weaponising Strait of Hormuz is an act of economic terrorism: Sultan Al Jaber
Weaponising the Strait of Hormuz is an act of economic terrorism with global impact far beyond energy markets, asserted Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, while addressing CERAWeek in Houston, Texas.
IEA consulting with governments on further oil stock releases, chief Birol says
The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe on the release of more stockpiled oil "if necessary" due to the Iran war, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.
Dollar rises as escalating Middle East tensions spur haven demand
The dollar rose on Monday as escalating retaliatory threats in the Middle East conflict curbed risk appetite and lifted demand for safe-haven assets.
