Oil

Elections

Andy Burnham ‘Begged Labour MP to Stand Down’ in Bid to Challenge Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham reportedly begged a Labour MP to step down in a bid to challenge Keir Starmer, following a high-profile by-election defeat.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Middle East

U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates with Regional Attacks and Oil Market Turmoil

The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran has expanded into Lebanon and the Gulf, triggering global oil price surges and political uncertainty.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Corporate

Indian Crew Killed in US-Iran Conflict; Oil Tankers Struck Near Strait of Hormuz

An Indian crew member was killed in a drone attack on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, with four others injured in a separate incident near the Strait of Hormuz.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Markets

Dollar and Swiss Franc Surge as Middle East Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand

The U.S. dollar and Swiss franc surged as Middle East tensions drove safe-haven demand.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Corporate

OPEC+’s Paper Barrels: A Symbol of Futility Amid Hormuz Crisis

OPEC+ approved a 206,000 bpd output increase, but analysts say it's a symbolic gesture amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of global oil supply.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

US Politics

Cotswold Council’s Data-Driven Initiative Lifts 9,300 Households Out of Hardship

Cotswold District Council’s data-led initiative has helped over 9,300 residents avoid financial hardship since December 2024.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Märkte

Was passiert, wenn der Ölpreis 150 Dollar erreicht?

Der Tod von Ajatollah Khamenei löst Angst vor einem massiven Ölpreisanstieg aus. Experten warnen vor globalen wirtschaftlichen Schocks, wenn die Hormuzschlucht blockiert wird.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Three U.S. Troops Killed, Five Wounded in Iran Attacks

Three U.S. troops killed, five wounded in Iran attacks linked to U.S.-Israeli strikes. Pentagon confirms casualties as tensions escalate.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Energy & Commodities

Saudi Energy Ministry Confirms Fire at Ras Tanura Refinery Under Control, Supplies Unaffected

Saudi Energy Ministry confirms fire at Ras Tanura refinery under control, with no impact on oil supplies.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Corporate

India’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 4-Month High in February Amid Strong Domestic Demand

India's manufacturing PMI hits a four-month high in February, driven by robust domestic demand and rising new orders.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Middle East

Middle East Conflict Sparks Global Fuel Crisis

As drones strike Saudi oil facilities and Israel escalates its campaign in Lebanon, the world faces a new energy crisis with oil prices surging.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Corporate

Safe-Haven Flows Rise as Iran Succession Uncertainty Drives Market Volatility

Global markets open cautiously amid Middle East tensions and Iranian succession uncertainty.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Markets

Oil Price Surge Looms as Iran-Israel War Threatens Strait of Hormuz

The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has raised fears of a major oil price surge if the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Markets

OMV’s Chemicals Division Surpasses Energy Segment, Driving Record Profits

OMV's chemicals division surged 71% in profit, offsetting a 29% drop in its energy segment, signaling a major strategic shift.

WH News Mar 2, 2026

Europe

Ukraine war latest: Belgium shows forces boarding Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

Belgium and France seized a Russian oil tanker, the Ethera, in the North Sea, targeting Russia's shadow fleet.

WH News Mar 2, 2026