Oil
Oil has risen more than 5%, to $95, and European stock exchanges are expected to fall
The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated again in the early hours of this Monday, affecting the price of oil. Tension has increased in the Strait of Hormuz when the US struck an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that was trying to overcome the blockade imposed by Washington on Iranian ports.
The EU says the opening of Ormuz is good news but insists that travel must be free
"The imposition of tolls for transit would set a dangerous precedent," said the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. On the other hand, in the context of the crisis and convened by France and the United Kingdom, 50 countries and international organizations have met in Paris. They have announced the launch of a "neutral" maritime mission to "assist and protect" ships passing through the Persian Gulf.
Iran announces that the Strait of Hormuz will remain "fully open" as long as the cease-fire continues
The Iranian Foreign Minister has made this announcement just after the entry into force of the Israeli-Lebanese Summit. He has indicated that ships must follow a "notified and coordinated" route by the Iranian Port and Maritime Organization.
Repsol has regained control of its operations in Venezuela and has agreed conditions for further production
Repsol's Venezuelan production is currently around 45,000 barrels of crude oil, especially in the Petroquiriquire oil field. The company is prepared to increase gross oil production by 50% over a 12-month period.
The US estimates that more than 150 million barrels of Venezuelan oil have been sold since the capture of Maduro
Chris Wrigt, head of the US Energy Area, has said that the fall in oil prices for this summer is "a very ambitious deadline," and expects "high" energy prices, even higher than they are now, while achieving "significant maritime traffic" in the strategic strait.
The fragile cease-fire in the Middle East makes the parquets nervous
The price of oil has risen by about 2% in first-hour auctions. Asian stock exchanges have opened with losses, and European and US stock exchanges are also expected to fall.
Brenta's price has fallen by more than 13%, below $95, following the US-Iran truce
The price of a barrel of Brent oil has fallen significantly as a result of the two-week truce between the US and Iran, during which a peace agreement will be negotiated in Pakistan on the basis of a ten-point plan presented by Tehran.
Texas oil has risen by almost 13% in the absence of any indication of an early end to the war
Trump's latest appearance has frustrated investors "hopes of a rapid end to the war. Wall Street has fallen 1.28% after Trump announced that he will continue to" harshly "attack Iran.
A Russian oil tanker with 100,000 tons of oil has arrived at the port of Matanzas in Cuba
News: Running live, energy crisis and Pradales-Sanchez meeting
A summary, in two words, of what will be news in the Present today.
Brent type oil barrel is at $112 in the fourth week of the Iranian war
The armed conflict in the Middle East continues to affect the price of energy. Since this morning, the price of crude oil has been unbiased, reaching a maximum of $114 and a minimum of $110.22.
The Basque Government appreciates the inclusion of the decalogue of lehendakari in measures against the energy crisis
The Basque Government believes that the reduction of the electricity bill will help families and the Basque industry, but it lacks specific measures for industrial companies that have suffered a double, tariff and energy shock over the past year.
The PNV has been "satisfied" with the anti-crisis measures, which for EH Bildu "is not enough."
According to jeltzales, these measures "will help make the final price of electricity and fuel more affordable for families and self-employed people." The abertzale coalition welcomes the fact that it has received three proposals sent to Sanchez, but criticizes that the measures will increase the profits of large energy and oil companies.
The Council of Ministers will today agree on economic measures to mitigate the impact of the war in the Middle East
The Decree-Law will be adopted in Congress next Thursday and a detailed plan will be put on the table, structured in four areas: structural measures, a tax package, specific aid to affected sectors and assistance to vulnerable persons.
The ECB anticipates a rise in inflation and a slowdown in growth due to the war in the Middle East
Compared to the December projections, theEuropean Central Bank (ECB) has warned that inflation will rise particularly this year due to the sharp rise in energy prices as a result of the Middle East war.
The price of a barrel of oil has risen to $113 and gas has risen by 30% as a result of attacks on Qatar's energy infrastructure
The conflict in the Middle East continues to plunge markets: Asian stock exchanges have fallen sharply, while Europeans expect negative openings, pending the meeting of the European Council.
Trump said it would be "a great honor" for him to "take Cuba."
The president reiterated that his administration is in talks with the Cuban authorities and explained that the island is "a failed nation." They have no money, they have no oil, they have nothing. "
Another ship has been attacked near Orzume, according to the British maritime agency
For its part, the US Army has confirmed that it has hit "more than 7,000 targets" in Iran and has "damaged or destroyed" more than 100 ships since the start of the joint offensive with Israel on 28 February.
The price of Brent crude oil has surpassed the $105 barrier
Before the US and Israel attack on Iran, the barrel of oil was worth $72. Aliados do not help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, NATO has warned of a "bad future."
Now that oil purchase costs have doubled, gas station owners are demanding tax cuts
ETB has been with Alaitz Goñi, owner of the Getxogas gas station, to discuss the impact of the rise in the cost of oil on their activity. In Bizkaia, customers' movements have fallen by 25% due to rising prices and demand that the Spanish Government lower taxes.