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LPG price slightly decreases in March

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Monday notified a slight decrease in the LPG price for the month of March. The authority states that the LPG producer price is linked with the Saudi Aramco-CP and the US dollar exchange rate. Compared to the previous month, Saudi Aramco-CP has remained unchanged. The average Dollar exchange rate has, however, decreased by 0.11 percent, resulting in

Travel stocks tumble as US-Iran conflict sparks worst disruption since pandemic

Travel shares tumbled on Monday, shedding $22.6 billion as escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran disrupted flights worldwide, closed key Middle Eastern hubs and sent oil prices surging, with analysts warning of weeks of disruption. The U.N.’s International Civil Aviation Organization told countries they “have ​the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of air transport

Yen, euro under pressure as Middle East conflict stokes energy concerns

he yen and ​euro were broadly lower on Tuesday as the widening Middle East conflict focused attention on countries ‌dependent on energy imports and how central banks may respond to inflation pressures. The dollar benefited from safe-haven demand as the US and Israeli air war against Iran spilled out into neighboring countries. The euro steadied after sliding more than 1% as ​doubts swirled a

Gold extends gains as Middle East war boosts safe-haven demand

Gold prices rose for a fifth consecutive session on Tuesday, as investors sought safe-havens amid an escalating US and Israeli air war against Iran, raising fears the ​conflict could spiral into a protracted regional war and deepen uncertainty. Spot ‌gold was up 1% at $5,377.21 per ounce, as of 0122 GMT. In the previous session, bullion climbed to its highest point in more than four weeks af

Oil rises as expanding US-Israeli conflict with Iran elevates supply risks

Oil prices rose for a third day on Tuesday as the widening U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of supply disruptions from the key Middle ​East producing region. Brent crude futures were at $78.83 a barrel, up $1.10, or 1.4%, by 0107 GMT. ‌ On Monday, the contract surged to as high as $82.37, its highest since January 2025, tho